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To jægere til hest, by Unknown, 1750

To jægere til hest

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

To jægere til hest is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two men riding horses across an open field. One man holds a rifle, while the other sits relaxed on his horse. In the foreground, five dogs—some standing, some running—fill the lower part of the scene. The dogs look focused, as if they’ve just flushed out game. The horses and riders seem calm, almost like they’re taking a break during a hunt. If you like this scene, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow.

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