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Bucking Horse

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an elevated perspective of people engaged in outdoor activities. The scene features sparse and thin brushstrokes with a monochromatic color palette, primarily in sepia or light beige tones. The composition includes outlined figures engaging in various activities, with a horizon line near the top of the image. In the foreground, two figures in hats sit near a fence, while other figures and riders on horseback are dispersed across the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching and drypoint in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
5326 × 2474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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