A Farmhand Riding Side-saddle, Carrying an Urn

jamesward

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light pencil work

quirky sketch

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personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

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pencil work

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"A Farmhand Riding Side-saddle, Carrying an Urn" is a pencil sketch by James Ward, a renowned English painter and printmaker. The drawing captures a farmhand riding a horse, side-saddle, and carrying an urn. Ward's meticulous attention to detail in depicting the figure's attire and the horse's anatomy exemplifies his skill as a draftsman. This sketch likely served as a study for a larger composition, highlighting Ward's practice of capturing fleeting moments of rural life. The simplicity of the medium and the subject matter showcases Ward's mastery of capturing the essence of his subject with minimal lines.