Two Horses Drinking
n.d.
Medium
Graphite on cream laid paper, laid down on card
Dimensions
15.3 × 16.6 cm (6 1/16 × 6 9/16 in.)
Classification
graphite
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
3267
Art Historical Context
James Seymour’s “Two Horses Drinking” captures a quiet, everyday moment with the sensitivity of a skilled observer. Though undated, the small graphite drawing reflects Seymour’s well-known interest in equestrian subjects, rendered here with economical yet expressive lines. The intimate scale—just 15.3 by 16.6 centimeters—encourages viewers to linger on the gentle curves of the horses’ necks and the subtle play of light on their coats. Executed in graphite on cream laid paper laid down on card, the work highlights the medium’s capacity for delicate shading and precise detail. Graphite’s versat...