Décor de fronton c. 19th century

This 19th-century pencil drawing by Alexandre Cabanel, titled "Décor de fronton," is a design for a pediment sculpture. The composition depicts a central female figure adorned with feathers, flanked by two cherubs and a rearing horse. The design is likely intended for a building facade, emphasizing Cabanel's interest in both figural and architectural art. The delicate lines of the drawing suggest the artist's meticulous approach to detail and his understanding of the human form, a hallmark of Academic art.