1792
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Drovers with a Pair of Rearing Horses is a 1792 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, depicting Equestrianism, held at National Gallery of Art.
This ink and watercolor sketch shows two big horses rearing up on their hind legs. Their muscles bunch under glossy coats. A man in a tricorn hat tries to hold the reins. Rowlandson loved drawing lively scenes like this. He worked fast, using quick strokes to catch the action. The watercolor glaze adds shine to the horses’ coats. Look up watercolor glazing next.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
