{"product_id":"ruiter-met-hond-anthonie-van-den-bos","title":"Ruiter met hond - Anthonie van den Bos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic lithograph by Anthonie van den Bos, capturing a horseman and dog through bold, high-contrast forms and expressive, painterly marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by the Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos depicts a horseman in motion, accompanied by a dog. The composition relies on high-contrast areas of black ink against the paper surface, creating a bold graphic quality. The rider is positioned centrally, mounted on a horse that appears to be in mid-stride. The artist employs heavy, solid blocks of shadow to define the forms of the horse and the rider, while the background remains largely suggested through sweeping, atmospheric shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan den Bos focuses on the silhouette and the energy of the scene rather than minute anatomical detail. The horseman wears a plumed hat, suggesting a historical or romanticised costume common in nineteenth-century graphic arts. The dog is positioned near the horse's front legs, integrated into the dark foreground mass. The use of lithography allows for a painterly application of tone, which the artist uses to create a sense of movement and drama. The sky is rendered with broad, gestural marks, providing a sense of depth and weather without the need for fine hatching or cross-hatching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the interest in equestrian subjects that persisted throughout the nineteenth century. It avoids the rigid formality of earlier portraiture, opting instead for a dynamic, sketch-like quality. The print is a clear example of the technical capabilities of the lithographic medium during this period, where artists could achieve a range of grey tones and solid blacks to convey mood. The lack of a defined horizon line keeps the focus entirely on the interaction between the rider, the animal, and the surrounding environment. It is a study of form and motion, captured with economy and directness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marguerite-at-church-from-faust-eugene-delacroix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMarguerite at Church (from Faust) - Eugène Delacroix — Eugène Delacroix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-uitbreiding-van-het-spoorwegnet-in-nederland-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op uitbreiding van het spoorwegnet in Nederland - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthonie van den Bos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415013331279,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415026241871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415026274639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415026307407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415026340175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415026372943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415026405711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415026438479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415026471247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415026504015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415026536783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415026569551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ruiter-met-hond_Poster_CompositorV1_1786128803678.jpg?v=1786129211","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ruiter-met-hond-anthonie-van-den-bos","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}