The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, depicted in a frontal position with minimal detail. Facial features including eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and mustache are outlined with dark strokes. Hair is suggested with a few lines covering the forehead. The clothing is minimally depicted. The drawing is on a light background with no additional objects or jewelry present. The image is composed of soft lines and light shading on a textured paper.
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Bearded Figure

John Flaxman (British, 1755 - 1826)

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 6.7 x 6.9 cm (2 5/8 x 2 11/16 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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