Study for Pilgrim's Progress (?) 

This is a study for a larger work by English sculptor and artist John Flaxman. While the exact date is unknown, it is likely to have been created during Flaxman’s lifetime (1755-1826). The drawing is a loose sketch in pencil that depicts several figures in a variety of poses, possibly representing figures from John Bunyan’s *Pilgrim’s Progress*. The composition is fragmented, which suggests that this is a preliminary study for a larger, more developed work. Flaxman was known for his use of line to create powerful and expressive figures, which can be seen in this drawing. The simplified forms and dynamic lines make it a good example of his approach to drawing.