A Horseman Wearing a Grande Cockade [verso]

About this work

This image shows a sketch of a man on horseback, wearing a large hat and a cloak. The man is holding the reins of the horse, which is facing to the right. The sketch is done in graphite on gray-blue paper. The sketch has a rough, unfinished quality to it, with visible lines and shading. The artist has used a range of values to create depth and dimension in the image. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the horse and rider are about to gallop off the page. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.