1796
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museo del Prado
Dominant colour
The Game of Horse and Rider is a 1796 oil by Francisco Goya, held at Museo del Prado.
This painting depicts a playful scene of children at play. In the center, a boy is being lifted by another, while a third boy stands on a rock to the left. A fourth boy is crouched down, looking up. The boys are dressed in casual attire, with the central boy wearing a red jacket and a wide-brimmed hat. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a hazy sky, with a winding path leading into the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of carefree joy, capturing a moment of childhood innocence. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Francisco Goya.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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