Artwork
Horse at Midday (Cavallo a meriggio)

Horse at Midday (Cavallo a meriggio) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Giovanni Fattori. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Giovanni Fattori's 'Horse at Midday (Cavallo a meriggio)' is an etching on wove paper, dating to circa 1885, currently housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a solitary horse standing in a field of tall, wild grass, facing away from the viewer. A twisted-branched tree looms in the background. The horse's extended shadow indicates the time of day as midday.
Technique & Style
Characterized by scratchy, uneven lines, the etching achieves a rough, textured appearance. Fattori employed an etching technique that produces deep, grainy marks, contributing to the piece's distinctive visual quality.
History & Provenance
Created around 1885, the etching is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, though specific details of its provenance prior to acquisition are not provided here.
Context
As an etching, 'Horse at Midday' exemplifies Fattori's work within the broader context of 19th-century printmaking, where artists utilized etching for its expressive, tactile qualities.
Legacy
While specific influences or notable exhibitions of 'Horse at Midday' are not detailed here, the piece remains a representative example of Fattori's etching technique and his focus on everyday, natural subjects.
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