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Horses Exercising

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of horses exercising with a rider. Two horses adorned with checkered blankets are guided by a rider. They are trotting in a space with brick walls in the background and a flat surface underfoot. The shading and texture add realism to the scene. The lines suggest movement and vitality. The rider is depicted in horse riding attire.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4690 × 3554 px
Public Domain
Yes
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