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Sketch of Mounted Hussar

George Cruikshank

National Gallery of Art

This painting features a handwritten note beside a sketch of a horse and rider in armor. The text includes phrases like "awful ignorance of Divine powers" and "the dark ages." The handwriting is cursive and challenging to read. In the bottom right corner, there is a quick and fluid sketch of a rider on a horse, capturing movement with minimal detail.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and ink with red, blue, and brown wash on two overlapped, joined sheets from a letter
Dimensions
3431 × 4394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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