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Extent of Motion, One Figure

George Scharf after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-length outline drawing of a human figure standing upright, facing forward. The figure has a blank oval shape for a head and lacks detailed facial features and hair. The body is outlined with simple lines, without clothing. Around the figure are dashed lines and arcs originating from different points on the body, possibly representing motion or range of movement. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with a faint, potentially handwritten note at the top that is not fully legible.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3344 × 4705 px
Public Domain
Yes
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