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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
- 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.