Horse Studies
Maynard Dixon (American, 1875–1946)
Pencil on paper, c. early 20th century
Frame size: 15 x 16.5 in.
Sight sizes (approx.):
• Upper: 4 x 6 in.
• Lower left: 4.5 x 6 in.
• Lower right: 6 x 8.5 in.
In these three intimate studies, Maynard Dixon pares the horse down to essential form—legs, head, flank—capturing anatomy not through flourish, but through precision. Each sketch hums with an understanding of equine motion and musculature, revealing Dixon’s deep observation and confident line. Though incomplete, the figures feel alive: grazing, standing, shifting—held in a state of quiet energy. Together, they offer a rare glimpse into Dixon’s process and his lifelong fascination with the American West’s most vital companion.
