Rearing Horse near a Stable

About this work

This sketch shows a horse rearing up on its hind legs, kicking its front legs wildly. A rider clings to its back, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose coat. Nearby, another horse stands calmly in a stable, with a dog lying on the ground. The scene looks chaotic but is drawn with quick, scratchy lines. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in grooves cut into the metal plate. This makes the lines look sharp and textured, almost like scribbling with a sharp tool. Look up etching to see how artists create prints this way.