A cowboy on horseback occupies the right side of a broad, pale field, his hat tipped and gaze lowered toward a hound that trots at the left. The horse steps forward with alert ears and lifted foreleg, while the rider gathers loose reins and shifts his weight in the saddle. Their cast shadows form a thin ground line, anchoring the pair within the otherwise open space.

Rendered in graphite, the drawing blends soft tonal washes with tighter modeling in the jacket, tack, and the dog’s markings. The horse carries the deepest values, the rider’s coat and hat adding a second dark mass that balances the composition. Abundant negative space heightens the quiet exchange between man, horse, and dog, giving the scene a calm, attentive mood.