Study of a Horse's Hindquarters and Hind Leg
Red-chalk study of the croup, haunch and hind leg of a horse
A red-chalk (sanguigna) study occupies the upper right of the leaf, showing the hindquarters, croup and one hind leg of a horse seen from behind and slightly to the side. The drawing is loosely worked, with soft hatching modelling the muscular haunch and a lightly indicated lower leg tapering to a hoof. The caption identifies the subject as a horse's leg and hindquarters.
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Hindquarters and hind leg of a horse
The croup and haunch are modelled with soft red-chalk hatching, tapering into a long hind leg that descends to a lightly drawn hoof at lower right. Faint contour lines and a suggestion of the tail are sketched toward the left. The pose emphasises the muscular rear of the animal.