In Cold Morning on the Range, how is the Description discussed?
The man in the front middle of the painting is assumed to be a cowhand. He is wearing the traditional garb of a cowhand, including chaps, cowboy boots, and a canvas shirt. He is not wearing a hat, most likely due to the rowdiness of the horse, and the high probability that the hat fell off. He is sitting on a saddle and gives the impression of a very experienced rider; he clutches the reins with one hand and skillfully counterbalances by placing his other hand in the air. His fellow cowhands appear to be watching him with some concentration, though they are very distant and hard to see.
The horse appears to be a brown bay with a black mane and tail. It is jumping into the air, trying to buck off the unwelcome rider. The horse's front legs are in the air and the muscles in his back legs are bulging. The horse has a white stripe on its face and appears to be full of life and strong. It is obviously a wild horse, trying to break free of captivity, while its rider is trying to calm and eventually tame it.
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