The image shows a person sitting atop a dark horse in an open field. The person is upright on the horse, which is in mid-stride on a grassy plain. The person has a prominent facial structure with high cheekbones and long dark hair adorned with a feather. The person is wearing a fringed garment made of animal hide decorated with patterns, along with leggings and moccasins. The person holds a long stick or staff, and the horse's tack is adorned with colorful designs. The background features a vast sky with subtle blue and pink hues, suggesting either dawn or dusk. There are no other objects or structures in the background, conveying an expansive natural setting. The image is framed by an oval shape and a rectangular matte.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1861/1869
- Medium
- oil on card mounted on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 6295 × 4917 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original