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The Pissing Horse

Nicolaas Verkolje after Philips Wouwerman

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of a horse standing in a cave. The horse is saddled and appears calm, with its head slightly lowered. The cave is dark, with light coming in from an opening in the background. The horse's muscular build and textured mane are depicted with detail.

Artwork Details

Date
17th/early 18th century
Medium
mezzotint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
4101 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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