Horse and Rider

Edgar Degas, c. 1878

The image is a sketch of a person sitting on a horse. The person is in a seated position atop the horse, with their upper body leaning slightly forward and legs straddling the animal. The person's facial features are not discernible, and their hair is minimally outlined. The person's clothing is depicted with simple outlines, without specific details. There are no objects or jewelry visible on the person. The horse is detailed, with defined muscles, head, and legs. The background has no distinct scenery, indicating a blank space.
Artist
Edgar Degas
Date
c. 1878
Type
Drawing
Medium
oiled black chalk on cream laid paper
Dimensions
46.7 × 33 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a sketch of a person sitting on a horse. The person is in a seated position atop the horse, with their upper body leaning slightly forward and legs straddling the animal. The person's facial features are not discernible, and their hair is minimally outlined. The person's clothing is depicted with simple outlines, without specific details. There are no objects or jewelry visible on the person. The horse is detailed, with defined muscles, head, and legs. The background has no distinct scenery, indicating a blank space.

Edgar Degas