Illustration to William Cowper's Poem "The Diverting History of John Gilpin": John Gilpin on His Horse Stampeding Back to London
Black and white sketch of a man riding a horse. The man has short hair and wears a long-sleeved shirt. He leans forward on the horse. The horse has a bridle and saddle. Its two front legs are extended forward, and its back legs are extended behind it. A dog runs below the horse. The dog faces the horse. There are trees and a fence in the background. The image is framed by a rounded line at the top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1857
- Medium:
- Graphite and gray ink on Bristol board
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 451 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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