Cavalier and Two Ladies on Horseback

Französische Grafik 1870–1879,

Three individuals on horseback, captured from behind, revealing their full bodies. They are seated upright on the horses, which are depicted in motion, moving towards the background of the image. The person in the center wears a dark coat and a tall top hat, while the individuals on either side are dressed in similar dark riding attire and donned wide-brimmed hats with decorative features. Facial features are not visible due to the angle and shadowing in the image. The background shows a few indistinct figures and what appears to be a landscape under a cloudy or partly shaded sky, creating a sense of depth and motion within the setting. The illustration is done in a monochromatic, sepia-toned palette.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 22.8 × 34.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

Three individuals on horseback, captured from behind, revealing their full bodies. They are seated upright on the horses, which are depicted in motion, moving towards the background of the image. The person in the center wears a dark coat and a tall top hat, while the individuals on either side are dressed in similar dark riding attire and donned wide-brimmed hats with decorative features. Facial features are not visible due to the angle and shadowing in the image. The background shows a few indistinct figures and what appears to be a landscape under a cloudy or partly shaded sky, creating a sense of depth and motion within the setting. The illustration is done in a monochromatic, sepia-toned palette.

Französische Grafik 1870–1879