Felipe IV
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Felipe IV is a 1778 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man riding a horse. The rider wears a wide-brimmed hat, a dark coat, and a sash across his chest. The horse is mid-motion, with its head turned slightly to the side. The background is plain, focusing all attention on the two figures. The artist used a scratchy, precise line to capture movement and texture. The horse’s muscles and the rider’s posture look almost alive despite the sketchy style. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Goya created these sharp, detailed prints.
