Drawing of Group of Centaurs 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century drawing depicts a group of centaurs, mythical creatures with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The composition features three centaurs, one with a lyre, walking alongside a smaller, human-like centaur. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger work, likely a painting or sculpture. It is an excellent example of the enduring fascination with classical mythology in 18th-century art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses the drawing.