Who created "Three studies on a man on a saddle"?

Three studies on a man on a saddle was created by Wilhelm von Kobell in late 18th–early 19th century.

When was "Three studies on a man on a saddle" created?

This artwork was created late 18th–early 19th century.

What medium is "Three studies on a man on a saddle"?

Three studies on a man on a saddle is Black chalk (or graphite?) and white chalk, on blue paper.

Is "Three studies on a man on a saddle" in the public domain?

Yes, Three studies on a man on a saddle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Three studies on a man on a saddle

Wilhelm von Kobell

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Black chalk (or graphite?) and white chalk, on blue paper

Dimensions

sheet: 7 1/16 x 10 5/8 in. (18 x 27 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harry G. Sperling Fund, 2007

Accession Number

2007.422

Tags

SwordsMen

Art Historical Context

**Three Studies of a Man on a Saddle by Wilhelm von Kobell visitors into the meticulous world of late 18th- to early 19th-centurysmanship. Created on blue paper with black chalk (possibly graphite) and white chalk this intimate sheet measures just 7 1/16 x 10 5/8 inches, Kobell's skill in rapid, preparatory sketches. The three studies capture a male figure astride a saddle, ev equestrian themes central to the artist's oeuvre—Kobell, a Bavarian master (1766–1855), was celebrated for his precise renderings of horses, riders, and military motifs during an era of European upheaval, including the N...

About the Artist

Wilhelm von Kobell · 1766–1853

Comment on works: Landscapes; Battles; Horses and Riders

Three studies on a man on a saddle

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