donna a cavallo Painting

This is a re-interpretation of popular subject in art. From Manet to Géricault, the "horsewoman" was a common and fascinating subject of the 1800s. The depiction of women riding horses in art reflected women's changing roles and status in society. In the 1800s, women's rights movements were gaining momentum, and there was a growing push for women to have more independence and agency. The image of a woman on horseback conveyed a sense of strength, freedom, and autonomy that was often denied to women in their daily lives.