General Washington on a White Charger
Amerikanische Volkskunst, 1835 or after
- Artist
- Amerikanische Volkskunst
- Date
- 1835 or after
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on wood
- Dimensions
- 96.5 × 74.9 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The artwork shows a man in full military regalia riding a white horse. The rider is upright, holding a black tricorne hat in his right hand, raised slightly above his head. He has white hair styled back. He wears a blue military coat with gold epaulettes and buttons, a cream waistcoat, and tan breeches, along with tall black boots. The horse is in a dynamic pose, with one front leg lifted, and it is adorned with a colorful, decorative saddle and bridle. The background is a simple, pale blue sky above a green landscape.