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Dragoon with His Charger

William Tylee Ranney

1835

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Dragoon with His Charger is a 1835 graphite by William Tylee Ranney, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Tylee Ranney
When & what style?: 1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a soldier in a dark uniform, standing next to a horse. The man wears a tall hat, a fur-lined collar, and boots, holding a long stick in one hand. The horse has a thick mane and is saddled with straps and gear. The whole scene is drawn in rough, quick lines on light paper. The artist focused on the soldier’s tired stance and the horse’s strong build. The sketch feels like a quick study, not a polished work. Next, check out the Romanticism movement to see how artists used emotion and drama in their work.