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Acrobat on a Horse (Voltigeuse zu Pferd)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1913

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Equestrianism

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Acrobat on a Horse (Voltigeuse zu Pferd) is a 1913 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, depicting Equestrianism, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a woman riding a horse, doing acrobatics. She's dressed in a simple outfit, her body bent in a tricky pose. The artist used bold lines to draw her, and the horse is also quite detailed. The horse and rider are the main focus, but the background is simple. The artist didn't add many extra details, which makes the rider stand out more. This painting is interesting because of its simple style. Check out the work of artist: Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig.