Mounted Horsemen [verso]

Executed in graphite, the sketch features loose, scribbled lines indicative of an experimental approach. While labeled as Baroque in a visual note, the drawing's style is more akin to informal, preparatory sketches common among 18th-century artists, lacking the dramatic lighting typical of Baroque.

Created by James Seymour in 1727, the son of an amateur artist and art dealer, Seymour developed his skills through self-teaching and connections to London's artistic circles, including the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke.

This work reflects Seymour's focus on equestrian themes, popular among his contemporaries, and demonstrates his process of exploring composition and movement in a casual, sketch-like format.

As a lesser-documented work, its legacy lies primarily in illustrating Seymour's creative process and his contribution to 18th-century English equestrian art, rather than embodying a specific stylistic movement like Baroque as initially suggested.