Carte-de-visite with Horseman (La Carte de visite au cavalier)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a simple, sketch-like drawing from a side perspective. A faint horizon divides the sky from a barren landscape. On the left is a large scribbled shape, possibly a bush or rock formation. To the right, there is a figure on horseback. The style is hasty and spontaneous, with lines creating a textured effect. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black lines on a cream-colored background.