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Man on a Rearing Horse

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Hablot Knight Browne, called Phiz
1815-1882

Man on a Rearing Horse

6 9/16 x 4 3/8 inches (167 x 111 mm)
Graphite on paper.
1986.1769:30

Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.

Notes
Forms part of an album of 59 graphite and chalk drawings by H.K. Browne; including 21 drawings for illustrations executed for the Household edition of Pickwick papers, as well as sketches, studies, and designs for the periodical Judy (1986.1769:1-59).
Probably a preliminary sketch for a cartoon or illustration for an unidentified publication.
Summary

Drawing shows a man in hunting costume, facing left, on the back of a rearing horse outfitted with blinders and a horse collar; at right, a man stands with two more horses, and a boy stands with his back to the viewer at lower right.

Associated names
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
School
Department