Felsstudie, oben links Studie der Hinterläufe eines Pferdes 1845

This 1845 study, "Felsstudie, oben links Studie der Hinterläufe eines Pferdes," by Johann Nepomuk Rauch, depicts a rocky landscape in the foreground with a small, rough sketch of a horse’s hind legs in the upper left corner. Rauch, known for his sculptures, used a combination of graphite and watercolor to create this atmospheric study of nature, likely made during a sketching trip. The loose and gestural lines indicate a quick capture of the scene, reflecting Rauch's keen observation of natural forms. This drawing is now part of the collection at the Städel Museum.