Combat du Giaour et du Pacha

Eugène Delacroix, 1827

This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The scene features a rearing horse with a rider, as well as a figure lying on the ground. The background includes mountains and other horses. At the bottom of the drawing, there are sketches of a horse head, hooves, and a head in profile view, likely preparatory drawings. The artwork conveys motion and tension through precise shading and expressive line work.
Artiste
Eugène Delacroix
Datation
1827
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie
Dimensions
37,5 × 26,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The scene features a rearing horse with a rider, as well as a figure lying on the ground. The background includes mountains and other horses. At the bottom of the drawing, there are sketches of a horse head, hooves, and a head in profile view, likely preparatory drawings. The artwork conveys motion and tension through precise shading and expressive line work.

Eugène Delacroix