In the context of Equestrian Portrait of Count Stanislas Potocki, explore the Description of the Analysis.
David depicts Potocki on horseback against a grey wall on top of which two classical columns are placed. Art historian Antoine Schnapper notes that the presence of straw beneath the horse's hooves could suggest a stable setting, while the "stately architecture" in the background might hint at an imaginary or idealized backdrop. Potocki is depicted with no coat and only the blue sash of the Polish Order of the White Eagle, the country's highest civilian order, indicates his rank. He is attired in what Palmer characterized as the "finest" clothing: yellow trousers and a white shirt. Potocki is seen removing his hat in a cordial greeting to the viewer, as the horse lowers its head. In the lower left-hand corner, a dog can be observed barking at the horse.
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