The image shows a slightly elevated view of a horse-drawn cart parked in front of a building. The focus is on the scene close to us, where the horse, cart, building, and surroundings are depicted with fine and precise brushstrokes, creating textures. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of browns and greys for depth and contrast. Close to us, a barrel rests next to the building's entrance where two figures interact, while in the distance, walls and rooflines form the backdrop.
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Cheval de charrette sorti des Limons

Théodore Gericault (French, 1791 - 1824)

1823

Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
overall: 25.5 x 33.5 cm (10 1/16 x 13 3/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Jacob Kainen
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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