Sheet of Sketches

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, c. 1881

The image shows a person riding a horse, leaping over a fence with dogs and buildings in the background. The horse is in mid-leap, with the rider maintaining a steady posture. Two buildings with distinct architectural elements are shown in the background, suggesting an outdoor setting near a residential area. Two dogs are also depicted in the scene, reacting to the movement of the horse. The drawing is done in a loose and expressive style, emphasizing motion over details.
Artist
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Date
c. 1881
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
19.7 × 29.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a person riding a horse, leaping over a fence with dogs and buildings in the background. The horse is in mid-leap, with the rider maintaining a steady posture. Two buildings with distinct architectural elements are shown in the background, suggesting an outdoor setting near a residential area. Two dogs are also depicted in the scene, reacting to the movement of the horse. The drawing is done in a loose and expressive style, emphasizing motion over details.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec