Groups from nature: triangular composition of three nude youths
Groups from nature: triangular composition of three nude youths

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Groups from nature: triangular composition of three nude youths

John Flaxman, 1755–1826; born York, England; died London, England
x1948-1751

Information

Title
Groups from nature: triangular composition of three nude youths
Maker
John Flaxman
Medium
Black ink, grey wash, and slight graphite
Dimensions
9.1 x 13.5 cm (3 9/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-1751
Inscription
in graphite, lower right: Groups from Nature
Culture
British
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, ink, wash, paper (fiber product)
Subject
groups of people, youth, nudes

Notes from old Platt album: Anderson Gallery 1928; Ex Christies, May 9, 1910; Ex Miss Denman's Sale April 10, 1862

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