Rider and Horse in Battle Scene 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century drawing depicts a rider and horse in a battle scene. The rider is shown in profile, with his face turned towards the viewer, while the horse is shown in a rearing pose, as if charging into battle. The dynamic composition and expressive lines suggest the intensity of the battle. The drawing, executed in pen and ink on paper, is a fine example of the use of line to convey movement and emotion. It is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.