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Study of a Horse
Study of a Horse is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Study of a Horse is a 1895 lithograph by James McNeill Whistler, created using black ink on wove paper. It exemplifies the artist's printmaking technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a horse standing with its body turned to the side. The artist used loose, rough lines to capture the animal's form, with a minimalist background suggested by faint strokes. The focus is on conveying the horse's shape through simple marks.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Whistler's emphasis on refined technique and direct observation. The loose, expressive lines and sparse background reflect a deliberate, yet unpolished approach, characteristic of quick studies where capturing movement was key.
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Artist
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (; July 10, 1834 – July 17, 1903) was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.
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