The abduction

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of two nude figures, a man and a woman, on horseback. The man is holding the woman in his arms, with her back against his chest. The horse is dark brown with a light mane and tail, standing in shallow water. The background is dark, with some greenery visible behind the figures. The woman's long hair flows down her back, and the man's arm is wrapped around her waist. The horse's head is turned to the right, and its ears are perked up. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of drama and tension. This painting is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.