The image shows a man sitting on a horse in profile facing left. The man is upright, holding the reins in his left hand. He has a mustache and expressive eyes, wearing a feathered hat, a detailed jacket, short trousers, a sash, and a sword on his belt. The horse has muscular legs and a well-groomed mane, in a prancing position. The background contains a lightly sketched landscape with hills or mountains and a cloudy sky, conveying a noble or military ambiance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1778
- Medium
- etching retouched with pen and black ink on laid paper black ink [working proof]
- Dimensions
- 3531 × 4152 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original