Cavalier and Two Ladies on Horseback

Constantin Guys

Associated Names
Constantin Guys

Artist, French, 1805 - 1892

Three individuals on horseback, captured from behind, revealing their full bodies. They are seated upright on the horses, which are depicted in motion, moving towards the background of the image. The person in the center wears a dark coat and a tall top hat, while the individuals on either side are dressed in similar dark riding attire and donned wide-brimmed hats with decorative features. Facial features are not visible due to the angle and shadowing in the image. The background shows a few indistinct figures and what appears to be a landscape under a cloudy or partly shaded sky, creating a sense of depth and motion within the setting. The illustration is done in a monochromatic, sepia-toned palette.

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Provenance

Myron A. Hofer [1893-1963]; gift 1946 to the NGA.

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Wikidata ID

Q64540353

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