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The Horse of Selene from the Elgin Marbles [recto]

William Etty

1807

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Horse of Selene from the Elgin Marbles [recto] is a 1807 ink by William Etty, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Etty
When & what style?: 1807 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch depicts the head of a horse, rendered in brown ink on paper. The horse's head is positioned at an angle, with its mouth open and its ears laid back. A curved line above the horse's head suggests the presence of a neck or body, although it is not fully visible. In the background, there are some faint lines and shapes that appear to be part of a larger composition or study. These elements are not clearly defined, but they add depth and context to the central image of the horse. For more information on this style of sketching, look into the technique of cross-hatching.