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Sketchbook, page 52: Figure Study

Ernest Meissonier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pencil sketch on aged paper. Three equestrian scenes drawn side-by-side. Left scene: a horse with front legs bent, rear legs extended; rider thrown off or jumping off. Middle scene: a man on a horse, horse's head lowered; man sitting upright with hands on reins. Right scene: a person on a horse, viewed from behind; rider wearing a hat; horse's head down. Background: minimal details, some lines suggesting fence posts and distant trees or hills. Sketches vary in detail and shading; some areas lightly sketched. Paper has visible creases and marks.

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1263 × 675 px
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