Leçon de Voltiges (Trick Riding)

Eugène Delacroix, 1822

This is a drawing of a chaotic horse race scene featuring several horses and riders in exaggerated poses. The illustration depicts riders in different riding stages and falling off their horses. Each horse and rider has a sign or banner with text. The composition shows a balanced layout with dynamic movement and a lively atmosphere. Detailed lines capture expressive facial expressions and exaggerated horse gaits.
Artist
Eugène Delacroix
Date
1822
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
20.6 × 29.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a chaotic horse race scene featuring several horses and riders in exaggerated poses. The illustration depicts riders in different riding stages and falling off their horses. Each horse and rider has a sign or banner with text. The composition shows a balanced layout with dynamic movement and a lively atmosphere. Detailed lines capture expressive facial expressions and exaggerated horse gaits.

Eugène Delacroix