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Groom Mounted on a Carriage-Horse (Cheval de carrosse monte par un palfrenier)

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man on a horse. The man is sitting upright on the horse, looking to the side. He has a hat, short hair, and is wearing a dark jacket, light trousers, and boots. He holds the reins with both hands. The horse wears a saddle and bridle, with its head turned slightly to the side. The background includes a wall and a textured surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4612 × 3164 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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