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James I on Horseback

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

James I on Horseback is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man on a rearing horse, holding a scepter. He wears fancy armor and a crown on his chest shield. Behind him, a small town sits by the water with ships in the harbor. The horse’s mane and armor details are drawn with tiny lines, giving texture. The text below names him as a king, but we don’t know which one. Want to see how this style works? Look up *engraving*.