Three Arab Horsemen Crossing a River c. 1835

"Three Arab Horsemen Crossing a River" is a drawing by the French artist Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps, created around 1835. The work depicts three horsemen, likely Arab, riding through a shallow river. The scene is rendered in a dark, atmospheric style, with the figures and horses silhouetted against a hazy sky. The overall composition is dynamic, with the horsemen moving forward in a diagonal line. Decamps was known for his Orientalist paintings, which depicted scenes from the Middle East and North Africa. This drawing is a fine example of his work, capturing the drama and mystery of the region.