Black and white drawing on off-white paper with rough edges. A chaotic scene depicts multiple nude figures. A central figure, with back to the viewer, appears to be rising from the ground. Several figures are falling or jumping off a pile. A horse's head is at the center. Figures are positioned on a cliff overlooking water. The artist is Nicolas-François Chifflart and the work is titled "Surprise".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 588 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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