Mounted Arab horseman

Unknown

1835

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

orientalism Romanticism Early 19th Century

About this work

This painting shows a man riding a white horse. He wears a red coat with gold trim, a tall white hat, and boots. The horse has a decorated saddle with gold and blue details, and it’s holding a rope in its mouth. The background is plain, so all the focus is on them. The rider’s uniform looks formal, like someone important or in the military. The painting is simple but careful, with soft watercolors and clean lines. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.