This is a drawing of a mythological scene involving a chariot pulled by horses. The drawing depicts two powerful horses pulling a chariot at high speed through the sky. The chariot is being driven energetically. Beneath, there are figures in expressive poses looking up towards the chariot. The image is created using ink and wash, giving a dynamic and fluid sense with lines suggesting motion and loose, expressive forms. The figures are drawn in a classical style with an emphasis on motion and emotion.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1745/1750
- Medium
- pen and brown ink over red chalk with brown and gray wash on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4336 × 5400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original