Sketches of a Woman in a Corseted Gown, a Castle, and a Horse's Head by Anonymous

Sketches of a Woman in a Corseted Gown, a Castle, and a Horse's Head 1785 - 1790

drawing, ornament, print, architecture

drawing

ornament

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

arch

horse

men

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

architecture

This anonymous sketch, dated 1785-1790, depicts a woman in a corseted gown, a castle, and a horse's head. The work is likely a study for a larger composition, showcasing the artist's attention to detail in capturing the figure, architecture, and animal form. The quick, gestural lines used suggest a spontaneous and dynamic style. This work is a testament to the importance of observational drawing in 18th-century art. The drawing is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.