A Persian on Horseback

About this work

A man with a long beard and fur-lined coat rides a strong horse across rocky ground. His hat has a fluffy top, and he holds the reins loosely. Behind him, another horse follows, led by a person in a turban. In the distance, a castle sits on a hill, with trees and a river below. The artist used a scratchy, sketchy style that feels like a quick drawing. This was a new way to make prints called lithography. Look up lithography to see how this technique works.