Studies for "The Fall of Gog and Magog"

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketched drawing of two horse heads. Both horses are depicted from the neck up, with slightly different angles and positions. The horse on the left is facing downward, with perked-up ears and a mane. The horse on the right has a slightly raised head, flaring nostrils, and lines suggesting motion or tension. Each horse is outlined with detail, focusing on features like the eyes, nostrils, and muscular structure. The artwork is done in monochromatic tones using charcoal or graphite on a pale surface, creating depth and texture. The background is plain to emphasize the horses.