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Two Grazing Horses

Dirck Stoop

National Gallery of Art

The image features two horses standing side by side in a flat open landscape. The horizon is low, with a line of grass and faint trees in the background. A cart with figures is visible in the distance. The horses and landscape are detailed using an etching technique with fine lines and cross-hatching. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing the intricate details of the composition, including the horses' textures. The sky has wispy clouds etched with fine lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1651
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6245 × 4841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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