A Horse Pulling a Load of Hay

J. Frederick Tayler

Associated Names
J. Frederick Tayler

Artist, British, 1802 - 1889

The image shows a side view of a horse pulling a large hay wagon. Both elements are positioned on the left side of the composition. The horizon is not clearly defined. The drawing style features light pencil strokes, giving the image a sense of movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray on beige paper. In the distance, details fade, enhancing the focus on the horse and wagon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.3 x 9.3 cm (2 7/8 x 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.177

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Seiferheld and Co., New York); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1963-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64579058

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