Which Horse Is Standing in Front

  • about their position?

Your first impression may not necessarily be correct.

Look Closely at the Manes

One of the clues comes from the horses’ manes.

The way the mane appears to connect with the neck can create an impression of depth. One horse seems partially obscured, suggesting that it is positioned farther behind the other.

This is a common feature of visual illusions: our brains use overlapping objects as shortcuts for deciding which object is closer.

The Reins May Give You Another Clue

The reins are another detail worth following.