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Japanese Drawing, by Unknown, unspecified, 1816

Japanese Drawing

Unknown

1816

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Japanese Drawing is a 1816 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1816
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a painting of a horse in motion, with its head turned to the right and its front legs raised as if galloping. The horse's body is rendered in dark brushstrokes on a light-colored background, giving the impression of energy and movement. The painting is displayed on a piece of paper or parchment, which is folded at the top and bottom, and has a few visible creases. The horse's mane and tail are depicted in loose, expressive brushstrokes, adding to the sense of dynamism and energy. The overall effect is one of fluid movement and freedom, as if the horse is about to leap off the page.

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