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Cheval de charrette sorti des Limons

Théodore Gericault

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a slightly elevated view of a horse-drawn cart parked in front of a building. The focus is on the scene close to us, where the horse, cart, building, and surroundings are depicted with fine and precise brushstrokes, creating textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of browns and greys for depth and contrast. Close to us, a barrel rests next to the building's entrance where two figures interact, while in the distance, walls and rooflines form the backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1823
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
4479 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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