Study of the Head of a Horse 1437-38

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"Study of the Head of a Horse" (1437-38) is a renowned drawing by the Italian artist Antonio Pisano, commonly known as Pisanello. Pisanello was a prominent figure of the early Italian Renaissance, celebrated for his mastery in painting, medal-making, and drawing. This particular study exemplifies Pisanello's exceptional skill in capturing the naturalistic details and the character of his subjects, which in this case is the head of a horse.

The drawing is executed in brown ink and wash, with white highlights on paper, a medium that Pisanello manipulated with great dexterity to render the fine textures and contours of the horse's anatomy. Measuring approximately 28.5 x 20.3 cm, the work is a testament to the artist's keen observational abilities and his understanding of equine form, which was unparalleled at the time.

Created during a period when the artist was in the service of the Gonzaga family in Mantua, the study is believed to have been preparatory work for larger compositions, possibly for a series of frescoes or for the numerous courtly celebrations that Pisanello was known to have been involved in. The drawing showcases the artist's interest in the natural world and his commitment to realism, which was a significant departure from the more stylized and symbolic representations of animals in medieval art.

"Study of the Head of a Horse" is not only a reflection of Pisanello's artistic prowess but also provides insight into the broader cultural and artistic interests of the Italian Renaissance, where the study of nature and the revival of classical antiquity were becoming increasingly important. The drawing is held in high esteem by art historians and is often cited as one of the finest examples of animal studies from the period.

Today, the drawing is part of the collection of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England, where it continues to be studied and admired for its technical excellence and historical significance. It remains an important work for understanding the development of naturalistic representation in Renaissance art and the broader context of Pisanello's oeuvre.

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