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Runaway horse, Drawing
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This drawing in pen and ink dates from 1906 when Brian Hatton, the artist was nineteen years old. In June 1906 he completed his studies at Oxford and in August 1906 he enrolled at Hospitalfields. Hospitalfields was an art school at Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland. Hatton wanted to improve his skills working in oils and hoped that the head of the school, George Harcourt RA, would give him the tuition he needed. Hatton continued in his studies at Hospitalfields until December 1907 so it is likely that this drawing was completed either whilst he was in Scotland or more likely in Hereford during the holidays. This drawing, Runaway Horse is reminiscent of the oil painting of the same title, accessioned as 1975-7/520, completed in 1900. The topic is similar to the earlier work but the composition has changed. In the pen and ink drawing the horse and rider gallop towards the viewer. The runaway lunges away from his pursuer. The foreshortening of the horse and rider demonstrates Hatton's fine drawing skills and his ability to capture the dramatic moment and the fluid movements of the horses. The runaway is afraid and the rider is determined to subdue him. In the background another rider can be seen. It is interesting for the viewer to surmise who these bareback riders may be.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 6444 |
| Date | 1906 |
| Period | Modern |
| Collection | Fine Art |
| Technique | Drawing |
| Medium | Pen |
| Creator | HATTON, Brian |
| Name | HATTON, Brian |
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