Rearing Horse Bank

Alf Bruseth

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a small sculpture of a horse. The drawing depicts a metallic horse figurine standing on its hind legs with its front legs raised, mounted on a small rectangular base. The sculpture is rendered in an illustrative style, showing the texture and patina of the metal surface in shades of brown. Details such as the horse's mane, ears, and musculature are included, conveying the animal's elegance and vitality. The artist uses a clean and precise technique focused on light and shadow to depict the sculpture's three-dimensional form.