The image shows a young boy on horseback, displaying his entire body as he is seated in a riding position. The boy is positioned on the galloping horse with one arm raised, holding a short staff or baton. He has a distinct facial expression characterized by youthful features, with large, wide eyes and slight lips; his hair is not fully visible as a large, wide-brimmed hat covers most of it. The boy is wearing formal or regal attire, consisting of a layered, tailored outfit with a sash across his chest. The horse is adorned with a decorative harness. The background features a landscape with expansive skies filled with clouds and distant hills.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1778
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on heavy laid paper [first edition impression printed in the Calcografia in 1778-79]
- Dimensions
- 3226 × 5016 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original