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Youths and a Horse

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures interacting with a horse. The illustration is rendered in fine black and white with delicate shading and detailing. It depicts one figure seated on the horse while another figure is standing beside, engaged in an interaction with the horse. The horse stands alert and steady, its posture and musculature detailed. The background is minimally rendered, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the figures and the horse.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2176 × 1283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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