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The Horse of Selene from the Elgin Marbles [recto]

William Etty

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of sculpted horse heads. Two horse heads are depicted, each part of a larger sculpture and mounted on separate pedestals. The drawing features a minimalist style with clean lines showing the strong musculature and dynamic poses typical of horses. The first horse head is in profile with an open mouth and defined ears. The second horse head focuses on its broad forehead and subtle contours, suggesting movement. Brown ink is used on a plain background to highlight the classic and timeless nature of the forms.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1807
Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4497 × 3621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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