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Man Watering a Horse (Homme abreuvant un cheval)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The etching shows a man drawing water from a stone trough or well with a horse drinking beside him. In the background, there are hill-like formations and structures resembling rustic buildings. The image has fine and detailed lines capturing textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying intensities of black and gray. A figure is depicted on the right, lying or sitting on the ground surrounded by lines suggesting grass or hay. The land behind them fades into a soft sky.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
5170 × 3421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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