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Horse

Emanuel Leutze

1864

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Horse is a 1864 graphite by Emanuel Leutze, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Emanuel Leutze
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This quick sketch shows a horse standing still, its head turned slightly to the side. A rider sits behind it, gripping the reins, but the person’s face is just a blur. The lines are loose and fast, like the artist worked in a hurry. The sketch feels more like a study than a finished piece—just the basics to capture the horse’s shape and movement. The artist focused on the animal’s strong build and the rider’s position, not details. If you like this sketchy style, look up Realism next.