A sketch of a bear 1913

This is a sketch of a bear, done by John William Waterhouse in 1913, a simple yet detailed study of the animal in a natural pose, done in brown watercolor. The animal appears to be grooming itself, perhaps in preparation for a larger work. This sketch demonstrates the artist's skill at capturing the anatomy and movement of the bear in a rapid and expressive manner. The artist is best known for his paintings of women in mythological and literary settings.