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Large Suite of Horses: Mounted Mamelucke

Carle Vernet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man on a horse. The man wears a turban, a long robe with a sash, and boots with spurs. The horse has a long tail and a bridle with a bit. The horse is adorned with a saddle blanket and a decorative trim along the saddle. In the background, there are several tents and another man on a horse. The scene appears to be set in a desert or Middle Eastern environment. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner. The image is titled "Mameluck en Vedette".

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900 × 739 px
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