Horsewoman
The Met
Artist: Théodore Gericault(French, Rouen 1791–1824 Paris)
Date: 1820 or later
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (44.5 x 34.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman in honor of Mercedes Bass, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a dark riding habit and green hat rides a dappled horse on a dirt path
Detailed Description
A woman rides a horse on a dirt path, seen in profile against a dramatic sky and distant landscape. The woman, positioned slightly left of center, wears a dark, long-sleeved riding habit that extends below her knees, and a dark hat with a vibrant green scarf or ribbon wrapped around it. Her face, in profile, looks towards the right, with light skin and dark hair visible beneath her hat. She wears yellow gloves and holds reins in her left hand, which are connected to the horse's bridle. The horse, a dappled brown and white, is in motion with its front right leg lifted and its back left leg also slightly raised. Its mane and tail are white, and its head is turned slightly towards the right. A brown leather saddle with yellow stirrups is visible on its back. The horse occupies the lower two-thirds of the canvas, with its body angled slightly towards the viewer. The ground beneath the horse is a light brown dirt path, sloping gently upwards from left to right. In the background, rolling green hills stretch across the horizon, with darker green foliage in the distance. The sky above is filled with large, dramatic clouds, predominantly grey and white, with hints of blue sky visible on the right. The scene is illuminated by soft, diffused light.
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