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A Persian on Horseback

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man riding a horse. The man is upright on the horse, holding the reins with one hand and a scepter in the other. He has distinct facial features, including a long beard and mustache, and his hair is covered by a large, fur hat. He is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring a long, embroidered coat with fur trim, detailed leggings, and boots. Around him, other men on horseback are visible, wearing similar fur hats. The background reveals a scenic landscape with rocky hills and a distant ruined castle. The sky above is cloudy.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3613 × 4581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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