Who painted Without saddle or bridle?

Without saddle or bridle was painted by Daniel Maclise in 1825.

Where can I see Without saddle or bridle?

Without saddle or bridle is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Without saddle or bridle?

Without saddle or bridle is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Without saddle or bridle

Daniel Maclise , 1825

Without saddle or bridle is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Without saddle or bridle is a pen and ink drawing by Daniel Maclise, depicting a chaotic circus scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a rearing horse surrounded by onlookers, with a rider standing on one leg on its back. The title suggests the scene may be about control or the lack of it, as the horse is unrestrained.

Technique & Style

Maclise used quick, sketchy lines and cross-hatching to capture the action and movement of the scene, building shadows and texture with layered lines.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of a collection of 390 drawings and sketches by various artists, including T.S. Cooper, Edwin Landseer, and G. Cattermole, housed in a thirty-frame pillar stand.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Maclise

Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.