Lt. Colonel Tarleton

About this work

This painting shows a man in a military uniform standing beside a horse. He wears a tall black hat, a light blue coat with gold buttons, and white pants. His right hand rests on a sword, and the horse behind him has a dark brown coat and a bridle with a fancy bit. The artist used soft shading to make the figure stand out against the blurry background. The horse’s head is turned slightly, adding a sense of movement. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.