Artwork
Horses in the Meadow (Chevaux dans la prairie)
Horses in the Meadow (Chevaux dans la prairie) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Horses in the Meadow is a soft-ground etching created by Edgar Degas in 1892. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing form and movement.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a single horse grazing in an open field, with distant hills and small buildings in the background. The simplicity of the scene allows the viewer to focus on the horse's form and movement.
Technique & Style
The soft-ground etching technique used by Degas gives the print a loose, sketchy quality. The lines are scratchy and blend into the paper, creating a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.
Context
Degas was known for his diverse range of artistic media, including pastels, oils, sculptures, and prints. While he is often associated with Impressionism, he preferred to be considered a realist.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas on 19 July 1834 in Paris, Edgar Degas came from an affluent banking family with aristocratic roots and spent his childhood among the cultivated circles of the French capital.
a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)
Farm on the Hillside (La ferme sur le coteau)
The Rider in the Reeds (Le Cavalier dans les roseaux)
Tethered
Stone Fences, Land of Nod
The Small Pony from Calmese (Le petit poney de Calmèse)
a) On Maneuvers (recto); b) On Maneuvers (verso) (Alle Manovre)
Fording a River (Le gue)
Banks of the Yanne (Les bords de la Yanne)
Wimbledon Park
The Farm on the Hill
Landscape with Horses