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Study of a Horse

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse. The drawing shows a horse standing with its rear towards the viewer, sketched in a minimalistic style. The background consists of light shading and a few horizontal and vertical lines, suggesting a simplistic setting or possibly an enclosure. The illustration emphasizes the horse's form and the play of light and shadow on its body, using delicate pencil strokes to convey texture and depth. The drawing captures a sense of quiet and solitude with its sparse composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4502 × 3533 px
Public Domain
Yes
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