Cattle (recto); The Charlatan (verso) c. 1789 - 1843

This pencil drawing by William Henry Pyne, titled "Cattle (recto); The Charlatan (verso)", depicts a group of cattle grazing in a rural landscape. The loose, gestural lines of the sketch create a sense of immediacy and informality, characteristic of Pyne's work. The drawing is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. "Cattle (recto); The Charlatan (verso)" is an example of Pyne's talent for capturing fleeting moments in nature, often using simple, yet expressive lines. The verso side of the drawing, which depicts a figure of a "Charlatan", further demonstrates Pyne's range of subject matter.