Horse and Rider
Edgar Degas, circa 1878
- Artista
- Edgar Degas
- Datazione
- circa 1878
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- oiled black chalk on cream laid paper
- Dimensioni
- 46,7 × 33 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The image is a sketch of a person sitting on a horse. The person is in a seated position atop the horse, with their upper body leaning slightly forward and legs straddling the animal. The person's facial features are not discernible, and their hair is minimally outlined. The person's clothing is depicted with simple outlines, without specific details. There are no objects or jewelry visible on the person. The horse is detailed, with defined muscles, head, and legs. The background has no distinct scenery, indicating a blank space.