Head and Shoulders of a Cart Horse 

"Head and Shoulders of a Cart Horse" is a graphite drawing created by the English artist James Ward, known for his animal paintings and landscapes. This drawing, likely a study for a larger work, captures the powerful presence of a cart horse, its head and shoulders depicted in meticulous detail. Ward's masterful use of graphite creates a sense of volume and texture, emphasizing the animal's muscular form and the intricate details of its harness. This study demonstrates Ward's skill in capturing animal anatomy and his interest in depicting working animals, a subject that frequently appeared in his later works.