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An Arabian Horse

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing beside a horse. The person has one arm over the horse's neck and the other hand holding the horse's halter. The person's facial expression is calm. They are wearing traditional clothing, including loose-fitting trousers and a long top or robe, with a turban on their head. There are no visible accessories or jewelry on the person. The background shows a desert landscape with a tent, seated figures, and palm trees, suggesting a desert camp. The image is in sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4992 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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