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Cheval de Mecklembourg

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a horse in front of a stable. The horse is adorned with harnesses. In the background is a stable with large wooden doors and a small window above. The setting seems rustic, possibly on a farm or countryside stable. The scene is detailed, with attention given to the texture of the horse's coat and the brickwork of the stable. There is an aura of motion and interaction in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1822
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3900 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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