Studies of Women Kneeling 

This is a pencil drawing by the English artist John Flaxman entitled "Studies of Women Kneeling." It consists of four sketches, each showing a woman in a kneeling pose. The sketches are in a loose, gestural style, suggesting that they were likely done quickly as preliminary studies for a larger work. Flaxman was known for his neoclassical style, and these sketches reflect his interest in the human form. They are also an example of Flaxman's use of simple, direct lines to create expressive figures. The figures are not highly detailed, but their postures are clearly and convincingly rendered.