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Studies of Horses [recto]

Jacques Callot

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Animal

Dominant colour

Studies of Horses [recto] is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows five horse drawings on a piece of paper. The horses are drawn in black ink and show different poses and views. The paper is beige with some brown spots and has a thin black line around the edges. The drawings are quite detailed, with visible muscles and textures. The horses seem to be moving or about to move, giving a sense of energy. The paper's texture and the ink's color add to the overall feel of the artwork. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created these drawings, you might want to look up Callot, Jacques.