The artwork, titled “Study for the Fairman Rogers Four in Hand,” was created by the artist Thomas Eakins in 1879. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a detailed study of a horse, focusing on the head and the legs. The head is adorned with a harness, while the brushwork demonstrates Eakins’ attention to the musculature and form of the animal. The hues are earthy and natural, emphasizing the realistic portrayal of the horse. The sketch shows a profound understanding of the anatomy and dynamics of the subject, consistent with the principles of Realism. The composition suggests that it is part of a preparatory study for a larger, more complex work, as is typical in preliminary sketches.
