The Village Blacksmith

The Village Blacksmith by Thomas Hovenden. Sketch of a man with short, curly hair and a beard. The man wears a vest and an apron over his clothes. His right hand rests on an object at his side. His left hand is on his hip. The man stands with his feet slightly apart. The drawing is in pencil on a beige background. The image is a simple line drawing with minimal shading. The drawing appears to be a study or preparatory work. The man's facial expression is neutral. He looks directly ahead. The overall pose conveys a sense of confidence.