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Thomas Le Hardouaye

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure on horseback with others scattered around. The central image depicts a solitary rider on a horse, silhouetted against a stormy sky, with swirling clouds. Below the horse, there are figures on the ground. Surrounding this central scene on the same sheet are faint sketches, including cloud formations and a faint visage of a person's face. The overall tone is dark and moody, with a focus on light and shadow to convey tension and movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
etching and drypoint on thin japan paper
Dimensions
6434 × 9392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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