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Horse Jumping a Barrier

Louis-Pierre-Marie Courtin after Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a horse jumping over a fence. The horse is depicted in mid-air over a wooden gate or fence. The background is plain, with shading suggesting the ground and shadows. The lines and shadows are finely executed, emphasizing movement and strength. The drawing highlights the elegance and power of the horse in motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1823
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
4370 × 3304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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