Untitled
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a horse mid-gallop, its muscles tense and legs tucked close. The artist used quick, rough lines to capture the animal’s movement, leaving some areas dark and others barely marked. The horse’s mane and tail swirl as if caught in wind, and its hooves are blurry from speed. The drawing feels like a fast study—maybe the artist was practicing how horses move. The paper is old, with some stains and a signature in the corner. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
