Snails [recto and verso] 

This simple pencil drawing by English artist John Flaxman depicts a snail, rendered in delicate lines. The snail is shown in profile with its shell and a few small, curling tentacles, suggesting a moment of movement. The artist’s interest in nature and detailed observations are evident in this small yet captivating sketch. Flaxman was well-known for his work in neoclassical style, yet his small, unassuming sketches show a softer, more intimate side to his artistic practice.