The image shows a side view of a lone rider on a galloping horse crossing a landscape. The horizon is low, with a vast sky filled with swirling clouds dominating the scene. The textured brushstrokes create movement in the clouds and the figure. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and grey for contrast. The sky suggests turbulent weather, with the rider and horse silhouetted against it. A winding path and a tree with barren branches are visible in the distance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1873
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 8988 × 12681 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original