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Le Giaour (The Infidel)

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure on horseback, raising an arm against a rocky landscape. The image depicts a dynamic scene where a figure rides a rearing horse. The posture of the horse and the raised arm of the figure suggest motion or action. The background reveals a rugged, rocky terrain, with structures that hint at a distant city skyline. The sweeping lines and shading give the drawing a dramatic, intense atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3777 × 3253 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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