Two Horses Exercised by a Jockey
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a rider in a top hat holding the reins of two horses. One horse is white with a patterned blanket, and the other is dark. They’re walking past a stone pillar and a low brick wall. The background is blurry, with some trees and sky. The artist focused on the horses’ muscles and movement, making them look strong. The rider’s posture is relaxed, almost like they’re guiding the horses through a routine. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style valued drama and emotion in art.
