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Ratsastava nainen ja husaari, by Auguste Joseph Desarnod vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, unspecified

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Overview

Ratsastava nainen ja husaari is an unspecified by Auguste Joseph Desarnod vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.

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About this work

The painting depicts a woman riding a horse in a forest setting. The woman is nude and appears to be riding the horse through a stream. In the background, there are trees and other foliage. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the woman, the horse, and the surroundings. The use of color is muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. The painting is a genre scene, depicting a moment from everyday life. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography. For more on the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.

About the artist

Artist

Auguste Joseph Desarnod vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder

This Finnish painter from the 19th or early 20th century left behind a small set of scenes.

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