A Pissing Horse Held by a Man
1651
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1651
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In the image, a man stands on the right, holding the reins of a horse that appears to be urinating. The horse is positioned in the center, facing left, with its head slightly turned towards the man. A dog is visible in the foreground, to the left of the horse. In the background, there are several people and buildings, but they are not the main focus of the image. The scene is set in a rural or countryside environment, with a few trees and hills visible in the distance. The image is an etching, a technique that involves using acid to create detailed designs on a metal plate. To learn more about this technique, you can explore the world of etching.