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A Hound Jumping

James Seymour

1743

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Animal

Dominant colour

A Hound Jumping is a 1743 graphite by James Seymour, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Seymour
When & what style?: 1743 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a dog mid-jump, its front legs stretched high in the air. The tail is tucked, and the body is angled sharply, giving a sense of motion. The lines are loose and quick, with no extra details—just the dog and a plain background. The drawing looks like it was made fast, maybe while watching the dog move. The artist focused on the action, not the fur or colors. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style used movement and drama.