A Hound Jumping

c. 1743

James Seymour

Associated Names
James Seymour

Artist, British, 1702 - 1752

The image shows a drawing of a horse rearing. The sketch depicts the horse in mid-rear, with its body curved and front legs raised. It is drawn in a light pencil style against a plain background, emphasizing the outlines of the animal. The focus is on the horse's posture and anatomy, capturing a sense of fluidity and movement. The drawing aims to showcase the elegance and strength of the horse through a minimalist approach.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.5 x 9.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.160

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1974-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64580699

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