Peasant on Horseback
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a lone rider on horseback in a wooded area. The trees are thick with tangled branches, and the ground looks uneven with bushes and rocks. In the background, there’s a small building with a thatched roof, and a few tiny figures walk near it. The rider’s posture is relaxed, almost casual, as they move through the forest. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the trees and foliage look dense and real. This is made using the technique: etching.
