Artwork
The Equestrienne
The Equestrienne is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Édouard Manet. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Equestrienne is a painting by Édouard Manet, created in 1875. It is a portrait that captures a moment of equestrian activity.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman riding a brown horse outdoors, seated sidesaddle, a riding style where the rider's legs are positioned on one side of the horse. This was a common practice for women in formal equestrianism.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by quick, sketchy brushstrokes, lending it a lively, spontaneous feel. The background is rendered as a loose, dark blue-green wash, evoking a blurred forest or sky.
History & Provenance
The Equestrienne is held at the Brooklyn Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet was a French modernist painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life, as well as a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
