Leçon de voltige

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.
Artiste
Eugène Delacroix
Datation
1822
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie sur papier vélin
Dimensions
20,6 × 29,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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