The image is a rough sketch of a full-body outline of a person standing upright. The figure appears to have their arms wrapped around another form. There are no facial or hair details, only a basic head outline. The person is wearing what seems to be a dress with short or puffed sleeves. There is no visible jewelry or handheld objects. The background is plain, with a dark brown patch in the upper right corner.

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Two Figures Embracing

John Flaxman (British, 1755 - 1826)

late 18th or early 19th century

Medium: graphite
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 7.4 x 4.9 cm (2 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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