Artwork
Horses at Cottage Door
Horses at Cottage Door is a crayon print by the Romanticist artist Conrad Gessner. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Horses at Cottage Door is a crayon lithograph print created by Conrad Gessner in 1804, depicting a serene rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two horses standing outside a cottage, their attention drawn to the open doorway. A man alongside them interacts with a small dog, capturing a private, intimate moment between humans and animals in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Gessner employed crayon lithography to achieve textured depth, evident in the detailed rendering of the cottage's rough stone walls, the horses' soft fur, and the dog, enhancing the scene's quiet intimacy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1804, specific provenance details for 'Horses at Cottage Door' are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work reflects early 19th-century interests in rural landscapes and everyday life, with Gessner's choice of medium contributing to the emerging techniques in printmaking at the time.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Horses at Cottage Door' is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, suggesting a focus on its creation and artistic elements rather than its impact or reception.
Artist & collection
The Cooper (Le tonnelier)
The Cooper (Le tonnelier)
The First of September, Evening
Man holding a horse by the bridle
Negro Huts at Wilmington
The Noonday Rest
Landscape with Cattle by a Cottage
The Four-Wheeled Cart
The Watering Place (2nd Plate)
The Returning Herd
Le Tonnelier
Specimens of Polyautography: Horses at a Cottage Door