A Man and a Woman on Horseback
The Met
Artist: Philips Wouwerman(Dutch, Haarlem 1619–1668 Haarlem)
Date: ca. 1653–54
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 12 1/8 x 16 1/4 in. (30.8 x 41.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Pfeiffer Fund, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and Gift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman, by exchange, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape with travelers on horseback and foot, a boat, and buildings by a river
Detailed Description
A rural landscape features a winding dirt path, numerous figures, horses, and a boat by a body of water. The upper portion of the scene shows a blue sky filled with large, fluffy white and grey clouds, with two small dark birds visible in the upper left. A dirt path curves from the foreground towards the right background, dividing the scene. To the left, a group of figures gathers around a dark, low-lying boat or cart. One figure wears red breeches and a dark jacket; another wears a wide-brimmed hat. Behind them, a cluster of buildings with reddish-brown roofs stands by a body of water, where several small masts are visible. Two figures are positioned at the water's edge, one appearing partially in the water or sitting close to it. In the center, a saddled dark brown horse stands on the dirt path. A figure in dark attire pulls on a rope attached to the horse. To the right of this horse, a figure rides a white horse, wearing a yellow jacket, red breeches, and a wide-brimmed hat, and holds a long stick. Another figure on a smaller, lighter-colored horse is partially visible behind the white horse. A figure in a green jacket stands near the horses, looking towards the left. On the right side of the path, a young figure in dark clothing runs forward, holding a hat in an outstretched hand, with a small dark dog trotting behind. Behind them, two trees with sparse green foliage stand beside the path, with branches extending upwards. In the far right background, a calm body of water extends towards a distant, low horizon. The overall palette features earthy browns and greens, contrasting with the blue sky and occasional bright accents of clothing.
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