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Cacasenno on Horseback

Giuseppe Maria Crespi and Ludovico Mattioli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a person riding a horse. The drawing shows a rider on a horse, with the rider appearing to struggle with maintaining balance. The lines of the horse's mane and body are detailed, creating a sense of motion. The background is simple, showing some foliage or landscape in the distance. There is Italian text underneath the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1710/1715
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6592 × 10358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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