The painting shows two figures riding on horseback from left to right across an open landscape. The composition features a horizon dividing grassy plains from hills in the background. The brushstrokes are detailed, portraying a sense of motion in the figures. The color palette includes warm earth tones for the figures, horses, and nearby surroundings, contrasted with softer greens and yellows in the landscape. The sky is depicted in a gentle blue with streaks of cloud.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861/1869
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 6366 × 4965 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original