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Huntsmen with Hounds and a Crouching Hare [recto]

James Seymour

1727

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Huntsmen with Hounds and a Crouching Hare [recto] is a 1727 graphite by James Seymour, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James Seymour
When & what style?: 1727 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a loose group of hunters and their dogs in a wooded area. Some men ride horses, others walk, and a hare crouches in the foreground. The lines are quick and light, like a hurried note—no details, just shapes and movement. The artist focused on action over precision, leaving out backgrounds to keep the focus on the chase. This style fits a time when artists worked fast, often sketching outdoors. Next, check out Baroque to see how this sketch’s energy fits into that bold, dramatic movement.