Dragoon with His Charger c. 1830 - 1840

William Tylee Ranney's "Dragoon with His Charger" (c. 1830-1840) is a pencil drawing depicting a mounted soldier in the mid-19th century. The detailed depiction of the dragoon’s uniform and the horse’s anatomy reflects Ranney’s interest in capturing the realities of frontier life. The artwork showcases his mastery of graphite, utilizing varying tones to convey the textures of the dragoon's clothing, the horse's coat, and the surrounding landscape. The image is a testament to Ranney's artistic skill in depicting the themes of American expansion and the romanticism of westward movement.