Artwork
Studies of a Pony
Studies of a Pony is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist William Strutt. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Studies of a Pony is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by William Strutt in 1870. It is a sketch of a young horse, capturing its movement and form.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by quick, loose lines and light but confident pencil strokes, conveying the pony's energy and weight. The artist focused on the animal's body shape and muscle, leaving the background blank.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch appears to be a practice piece, likely created to study the movement and anatomy of horses. The simple yet energetic lines effectively capture the pony's posture and form.
History & Provenance
William Strutt, born in 1825 in Teignmouth, Devon, came from an artistic family. He studied figurative and history painting in Paris before working as an artist in London.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Strutt (3 July 1825 – 3 January 1915) was an English artist. Strutt was born in Teignmouth, Devon, England, and came from a family of artists. His grandfather, Joseph Strutt, was a well-known author and artist,…
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