Mounted Horsemen [verso]

James Seymour

Associated Names
James Seymour

Artist, British, 1702 - 1752

This is a drawing of two sketchy figures on horseback. The drawing features two simplistic, linear sketches depicting figures on horseback. The left side displays a horse and rider seen from behind, positioned near some roughly indicated foliage. The right side shows another horse and rider, depicted in profile with the rider raising an arm. The horses are outlined with minimal lines. The bottom right section contains a hand-written note.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.6 x 28.9 cm (6 15/16 x 11 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.161.b

Associated Artworks

The image depicts animals and mounted figures in a landscape. The drawing features outlines of figures on horseback, a dog, and various other animals. The top section shows a figure on horseback moving alongside another animal. A large dog is drawn on the right side with a fluid line suggesting its stature. Below, there is a scene with multiple figures, some on horseback and others standing or interacting with animals on the ground. The strokes are light, providing a sense of motion and spontaneity.

Huntsmen with Hounds and a Crouching Hare [recto]

James Seymour

1702

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bury Street Gallery [William Drummond], London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1984-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right quadrant in graphite: John Warner / at Bear-street near / Leicester at Chandler's / over-against th'Apothecary; lower center in graphite: Turn Over

Watermarks

GP in an ornate circle

Wikidata ID

Q64580701

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