Pony (Le poney)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse standing in front of a wooden wall. The horse is shown in profile with a well-defined muscular structure. The texture of the horse's coat is rendered with cross-hatching. The wooden wall behind the horse has vertical lines suggesting wood grain, and the horse's shadow is cast onto the wall. A light source appears to come from the left, creating contrast in shading. The drawing has an earthy tone, capturing the presence of the horse.