Artwork
Joan of Arc on Horseback

Joan of Arc on Horseback is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Emmanuel Frémiet. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Emmanuel Fremiet's Joan of Arc on Horseback is a drawing produced around 1894, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Joan of Arc, is depicted in a equestrian pose, symbolizing her legendary role as a military leader. The drawing may allude to her heroic and religious significance in French history.
Technique & Style
While specific medium details are not provided, Fremiet's work from this period often featured meticulous rendering, suggesting this drawing might showcase detailed, realistic techniques characteristic of late 19th-century French art.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1894, the drawing's early history and ownership before its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art are not detailed in available information.
Context
Emerging in the late 19th century, this work reflects a period of renewed interest in national heroes and historical themes in French art, with Joan of Arc being a paramount figure.
Legacy
As part of a museum collection, Joan of Arc on Horseback contributes to the broader understanding and appreciation of Fremiet's oeuvre and late 19th-century French artistic practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emmanuel Frémiet (6 December 1824 – 10 September 1910) was a French sculptor. He is famous for his 1874 sculpture of Joan of Arc in Paris (and its "sister" statues in Philadelphia and Portland, Oregon) and the monument…











