Carle Vernet – Arab Warrior on Horseback

Carle Vernet – Arab Warrior on Horseback (1821)

Black-and-White Engraving

After the original work by Antoine-Charles “Carle” Vernet (1758–1836)

This dramatic print captures an Arab warrior in full movement, mounted on a spirited desert horse and portrayed with exquisite detail in harness, clothing, and motion. Carle Vernet one of France’s most celebrated equestrian painters was renowned for his ability to depict horses with anatomical precision and expressive energy.

Created in 1821, this composition reflects Europe’s early-19th-century fascination with Orientalist themes, heroic riders, and Arabian horses.

Private Print collection from Mary Jane Parkinson from Switzerland.