Artwork

Landscape, or The White Horse, after Corot

Landscape, or The White Horse, after Corot, by Félix Bracquemond, 1858
Landscape, or The White Horse, after Corot, by Félix Bracquemond, 1858

Landscape, or The White Horse, after Corot is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Félix Bracquemond's print 'Landscape, or The White Horse, after Corot' is a landscape scene created around 1858. It is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a central white horse, partially hidden by foliage, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a hazy sky in the background. The horse faces left, its presence anchoring the composition.

Technique & Style

Bracquemond's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere. Loose, expressive brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of his interpretation of the original work by Corot.

Context

This work relates to the emerging Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing light and color in outdoor settings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Félix Bracquemond

Artist

Félix Bracquemond

Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.

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