Study for a Monument to the Reverend John Clowes 

This is a study by John Flaxman for a monument to the Reverend John Clowes. The drawing depicts the Reverend surrounded by children, perhaps representing his role as a clergyman and educator. Flaxman was a prominent English sculptor and draughtsman, known for his neoclassical style and his ability to depict emotion and movement in his works. This drawing, like many of Flaxman’s works, demonstrates his understanding of the human form and his ability to create compositions that are both simple and profound.