Encounter of the Moorish Horsemen (Rencontre de Cavaliers Maures)

Eugène Delacroix, 1834

This is a drawing of two horses rearing up and facing each other. The drawing captures a dynamic scene featuring two horses mid-action. Their bodies are intertwined as they rear. The horse on the left is lighter in tone, while the horse on the right is darker. The drawing features fine lines and detailed shading, contributing to the depiction of the musculature and motion of the animals. The background is minimal.
Artist
Eugène Delacroix
Date
1834
Type
Print
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
sheet (laid down): 20.4 × 27.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of two horses rearing up and facing each other. The drawing captures a dynamic scene featuring two horses mid-action. Their bodies are intertwined as they rear. The horse on the left is lighter in tone, while the horse on the right is darker. The drawing features fine lines and detailed shading, contributing to the depiction of the musculature and motion of the animals. The background is minimal.

Eugène Delacroix