The Mare and its Colt (Translation)
La Jument et son Poulain (Primary Title)
Frontispiece from "Etudes de Chevaux Lithographies" (Series Title)
Théodore Géricault, French, 1791 - 1824 (Artist)
Godefroy Engelmann, French, 1788 - 1839 (Lithographer)
This touching lithograph served as the cover sheet to Études de Chevaux après Nature, a set of prints showing distinctive breeds of horses from different regions of the world. The lithographic process used in this is typically associated with the production of many inexpensive fliers, maps, and posters in the early 19th century, however, Géricault adopted it early and successfully realized its artistic potential, easily discernable in this sensitive and delicately rendered family portrait.
Printed within image lower left quadrant: ETUDES/ DE/ CHEVAUX/ APRES NATURE. Printed beneath image lower right: Lith de G. Engelmann. Inscribed in graphite lower right: D. 46 III/V
George Corbin Harwell and Kathleen Leigh Williams Harwell Fund
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", The National Sporting Library & Museum, May 6 - July 31, 2016
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", University of Richmond, March 3 - April 25, 2016
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", University of Richmond, March 3 - April 25, 2016
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