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A Dragoon on Horseback

Charles Parrocel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body view of a person on horseback. The person is seated sideways on the rearing horse, positioned in profile view, with one arm raised and pointing. The person has facial features and is wearing a fur hat, a long coat, knee-high boots, and a crossbelt with a sword attached. Next to them are long, strap-like objects. The horse is captured in movement, with its front legs rearing up and its mane flowing backward. The background consists of swirling lines and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1730
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3299 × 4315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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