Two Cow's Heads [verso]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horse's head in two different poses. The sketch displays the profile of a horse's head drawn in a minimalist style with simple, flowing lines that capture the essence of the animal's structure and musculature. The horse’s head is drawn twice on the page, each representation focusing on different angles. The sketch includes key features like the eyes, nostrils, and outlines of the mane, rendered with light, swift strokes. The drawing emphasizes movement and form through its concise and expressive linework on a plain, unadorned background.