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Horse

James Baare Turnbull

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a horse with a saddle-like covering, captured in a leaping posture. The horse is depicted in profile with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. There is no background detail, placing the focus entirely on the horse. The legs of the horse are extended, indicating motion, and there is a simplistic saddle-like material along its back. The painting style emphasizes the anatomical features and the form of the horse with a focus on texture and shading that gives the body a three-dimensional appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
4451 × 3513 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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