Study of a Horse [verso]

after 1807

William Etty

Associated Names
William Etty

Artist, British, 1787 - 1849

This is a drawing of a horse lying on its back, depicted with simple, fluid lines suggesting the outline of the animal with its legs raised upwards. The image emphasizes the motion and posture of the horse, with a textured, sepia-toned background. Small splotches and marks are scattered across the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.3 x 25.3 cm (8 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.48.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a drawing of sculpted horse heads. Two horse heads are depicted, each part of a larger sculpture and mounted on separate pedestals. The drawing features a minimalist style with clean lines showing the strong musculature and dynamic poses typical of horses. The first horse head is in profile with an open mouth and defined ears. The second horse head focuses on its broad forehead and subtle contours, suggesting movement. Brown ink is used on a plain background to highlight the classic and timeless nature of the forms.

The Horse of Selene from the Elgin Marbles [recto]

William Etty

1807

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sabin Galleries, Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1972-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Watermarks

B. Turner Chafford Mill

Wikidata ID

Q64636773

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