Adult and Two Children

johnflaxman

drawing

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

etching

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Adult and Two Children" is a pencil sketch on paper by English artist John Flaxman (1755-1826). The drawing depicts an adult figure standing with two children, possibly a mother and her two children. The simple lines and delicate shading of Flaxman's drawing suggest a study for a larger work. This sketch highlights Flaxman's mastery of line drawing, and his focus on the human figure.