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Preparing to Run; Running; Striking

George Scharf after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows outlined figures in athletic poses with dashed lines indicating movement or positions. Two figures at the top appear to be preparing to run and running. Below, a pair of figures show the progression of a striking action, with one figure appearing to thrust forward and the other showing an overhead gesture. The composition conveys elements of balance and motion.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3200 × 4816 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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