Three Groups of Figures

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring abstract forms and shapes resembling human-like figures. The drawing shows three loosely sketched figures in a minimalist style. The central figure appears to portray a bent form interacting with a smaller shape beneath. To the left, there is another bent form mirroring the posture of the central figure, suggesting repetition or motion. On the right, a vertical arrangement of circular forms could represent a simplified, abstract figure in motion. Soft pencil lines on a neutral background give the drawing an unfinished, exploratory quality.