This is an image of a regal horse with an individual mounted on it and another individual standing beside it, holding the reins. The horse has detailed features including a strong, muscular build and flowing mane. The horse is adorned with ornate tack. The mounted individual is dressed in a flowing, intricately patterned garment. The handler, standing beside the horse, is also garbed in similarly textured clothing. The drawing exhibits fine lines and cross-hatching, creating a sense of texture and depth, while the contrast between light and dark areas adds drama to the scene.
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This is an image of a regal horse with an individual mounted on it and another individual standing beside it, holding the reins. The horse has detailed features including a strong, muscular build and flowing mane. The horse is adorned with ornate tack. The mounted individual is dressed in a flowing, intricately patterned garment. The handler, standing beside the horse, is also garbed in similarly textured clothing. The drawing exhibits fine lines and cross-hatching, creating a sense of texture and depth, while the contrast between light and dark areas adds drama to the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arab Mounting

Théodore Chassériau

Date
1849
Medium
soft-etching and roulette
Classification
Print
Accession number
1982.112.1
Credit line
Gift of the Grey Froelich Memorial Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Horse
  • Fabric
  • Portrait
  • Figures

NGA object ID 61350. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.