Study for "Chinese Information Travel"—Pink Lady Rider 1980

This pastel drawing, "Study for 'Chinese Information Travel'—Pink Lady Rider," is a preparatory sketch for a larger artwork by the American artist Larry Rivers (1923-2002). The artwork is comprised of a series of loosely sketched lines and color washes that capture a rider on horseback and other figures in a landscape. The work demonstrates Rivers' signature style, which is characterized by loose, gestural drawing and vibrant colors. The composition is unfinished and appears to be a spontaneous study, giving viewers a glimpse into Rivers' artistic process.