Hest set bagfra samt et hesteben 1717 - 1776

"Hest set bagfra samt et hesteben" (Horse seen from behind and a horse leg) is a study by the French artist Jacques François Joseph Saly (1717 - 1776). The drawing, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, exemplifies Saly's interest in anatomical detail. The artist captures the horse's musculature in a realistic manner, providing a detailed view of the animal's anatomy. This work, a testament to Saly's skill in animal representation, showcases the artistic practice of study drawings common in the 18th century.