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Studies for "Shoeing Calvary Horses at the Front" [recto]

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of horses in various standing positions. The sketch depicts outlines of horses captured in motion, rendered with swift pencil lines. The drawing is minimalistic in its approach, providing an impression of the horses’ anatomy without delving into intricate details.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
6569 × 2366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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