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Horsemanship demonstration

Zhao Yong

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts three horseback riders. The horses are brown with black manes and tails. The horses are galloping to the right. The saddles are red and green. The riders are wearing traditional Chinese clothing. The rider on the left is wearing a blue shirt and beige pants. The rider in the middle is wearing a beige shirt and pants. The rider on the right is wearing a red and beige shirt and beige pants. The background is a mottled brown color. The painting style is traditional Chinese. The title of the painting is "Horsemanship demonstration" and the artist is Zhao Yong.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 295 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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