Sketches of Horses and Riders (recto); Sketches of Horses (verso)

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Sketches of Horses and Riders (recto); Sketches of Horses (verso) is a 1604 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1604 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows quick, rough lines of horses and riders on one side—some standing, some galloping. The other side has simpler sketches of horses in different poses. The paper is faded, with some stains and smudges, like it’s been handled a lot. The lines are loose and fast, almost like doodles. It feels like the artist was testing ideas, not making a finished work. The paper looks old, with a yellowish tint. If you like this style, look up Baroque.