Untitled
1748
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1748
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman riding a horse sideways, like she’s in motion. She wears a long, patterned robe with blue flowers and clouds, and a dark sash across her chest. Her hair is styled high, and she holds the reins loosely with one hand. The horse’s muscles are drawn with quick, sketchy lines, making it look strong. The background is mostly empty, so the focus stays on her and the horse. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build up shading with lines.