Man on Horseback, and Study of Horse's Head — Théodore Gericault | DiscoverArt

Théodore Gericault

Man on Horseback, and Study of Horse's Head

19th century

Black chalk

21.4 × 28.2 cm (8.4 × 11.1 in)

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