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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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Hound Jumping

James Seymour

Date
c. 1743
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 12.5 x 9.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.52.160
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • mammal
  • animal
  • Dog
  • sports
  • genre
  • Hunting
Provenance

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

NGA object ID 76143. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.