1640
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Resting Horse is a 1640 chalk by Paulus Potter, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a horse sitting on the ground, its head turned to the right. The horse's mane and tail are long and wavy. The horse is drawn in black chalk on laid paper, with visible lines and shading that give it texture and depth. The drawing is simple, yet detailed, with a focus on the horse's form and movement. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and depth, with the horse's body emerging from the shadows. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to explore the work of other artists who used chiaroscuro, such as Caravaggio or Rembrandt.
Paulus Potter (Dutch pronunciation: ; 20 November 1625 (baptised) – 17 January 1654 (buried)) was a Dutch painter who specialized in landscapes featuring animals, often from a low vantage point.
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