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River Landscape with Horseman

Jacob Duck

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a rider on horseback on the right side. The rider wears a wide-brimmed hat and holds a staff, looking towards the left where a cliff is visible. The cliff has detailed linework and a small structure on top, possibly a tower or castle. The horizon is high in the image, emphasizing the vast landscape and the cliff. The brushstrokes are intricate, with fine lines and cross-hatching creating texture in the cliff and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white. In the distance, a small village with slender spires is visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4558 × 3457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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