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Horse Jumping a Barrier
Horse Jumping a Barrier is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Pierre-Marie Courtin. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Horse Jumping a Barrier is a lithograph on wove paper created by Louis-Pierre-Marie Courtin in 1823.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a black horse in mid-air, clearing a simple wooden fence. The horse's tense muscles and outstretched legs convey a sense of dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
Rendered in black and white, the image features loose, expressive lines that capture the horse's energy. The background is minimally detailed, focusing attention on the animal's motion.
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