Who created "A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women"?

A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women was created by William Hamilton in 1770–80.

When was "A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women" created?

This artwork was created 1770–80.

What medium is "A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women"?

A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women is Pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray wash and watercolor, over graphite.

Is "A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women" in the public domain?

Yes, A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women

William Hamilton

1770–80

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown and gray wash and watercolor, over graphite

Dimensions

Sheet: 10 3/8 × 12 1/2 in. (26.4 × 31.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 2015

Accession Number

2015.81

Tags

KingsMenWomenHorses

Art Historical Context

Step into the ethereal world of William Hamilton's *A King and a Horse Ghostly Women*, a masterful drawing from 1770–80 now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Drawings and Prints. Created with pen and brown ink, brush and and gray wash, watercolor over graphite on a modest 10 3/8 × 12 1/2 in. sheet, this work showcases Hamilton's skill as a British artist known for his intricate illustrations and history scenes. The layered technique—graphite underdrawing refined by precise ink lines and atmospheric washes—brings a sense of depth and mystery, with soft grays evoking the translucent qualit...

A King and a Horse with Ghostly Women

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