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Horses Running

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several horses in various dynamic poses. The image features multiple horses, each in different positions that suggest movement. The horses are depicted with expressive lines that capture their energy and vitality. There is one horse lying on the ground. The drawing has a simplistic yet detailed approach, utilizing lines to convey the musculature and motion of the animals. A border frames the image. The overall composition and style of drawing lends an energetic and lively atmosphere to the scene, focusing on the grace and dynamic potential of the horses.

Artwork Details

Date
1621
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
4010 × 2700 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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