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A Woman with Two Children on Horseback

Gaetano Zompini

1758

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

A Woman with Two Children on Horseback is a 1758 ink by Gaetano Zompini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gaetano Zompini
When & what style?: 1758 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this etching, a woman with two children on horseback is shown in a landscape. The woman is holding one child in her arms and another on the horse's back. The horse is standing on a rocky outcropping, with trees and hills in the background. The scene is rendered in sanguine, a reddish-brown color, which gives it a warm and intimate feel. The etching technique used to create the image is evident in the fine lines and textures that add depth and detail to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement, which was known for its dramatic and expressive use of light and shadow.