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.
Artiste
Eugène Delacroix
Datation
1834
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte et pointe sèche
Dimensions
sheet (laid down): 20,4 × 27,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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