A Man Mounting a Horse
The Met
Artist: Anthony van Dyck(Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)
Date: ca. 1630
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 x 8 3/4 in. (25.4 x 22.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried Bieber, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A sepia-toned drawing of a man in historical clothing standing next to a horse
Detailed Description
This monochrome artwork, rendered in shades of brown and off-white, depicts a man and a horse against a plain, light brown background. The large horse dominates the left side of the composition, facing right with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. It features a long, wavy mane and tail, and its muscular body is rendered with lighter tones highlighted by darker brown shading. Its front legs are slightly bent, while the back legs appear more upright. To the right of the horse stands a man, facing left, dressed in a tunic, breeches, and boots. His left arm is raised, with his hand positioned near the horse's neck or head. His right hand holds a thin, dark stick or whip that points downwards. The background is simple, with faint horizontal brushstrokes and a few wispy, lighter marks in the upper right that suggest clouds or smoke.
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