Splashing Horses

1928

Philip Reisman

Associated Names
Philip Reisman

Artist, American, 1904 - 1992

The image shows an engraving with a dynamic point of view featuring horses and figures. A horse stands prominently with a person beside it, with strong, textured lines and intricate detailing. Another horse is ridden by a person, while a figure interacts with a third horse. The scene is depicted with flowing lines, resembling a classic etching style, conveying movement and life. In the background, there are scattered trees and rocky formations, with a low horizon subtly indicated. The color palette is a muted sepia tone typical of engravings, giving a vintage aesthetic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10 × 15 cm (3 15/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 14.5 × 21.5 cm (5 11/16 × 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7422


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"P. Reisman 28" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Philip Reisman" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Splashing Horses" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65024348

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