The Blacksmith's Shop

after 1822

after Léon Cogniet after Théodore Gericault

Associated Names
Léon Cogniet

Artist After, French, 1794 - 1880

Théodore Gericault

Artist After, French, 1791 - 1824

This is a drawing of a horse in a workshop-like setting. The composition features a horse standing inside a stable or barn, with a wooden structure surrounding it. The horse's posture suggests that it is being prepared or maintained, possibly undergoing shoeing or a related service. To the right, a person dressed in sturdy clothing appears to be working on the horse, with one of the horse's legs elevated on a wooden support. The detailed sketch emphasizes the muscular build of the horse and the concentrated effort of the worker. This scene is drawn in a monochromatic style with intricate lines and shading, giving it a realistic touch despite its simplicity. The setting hints at an agricultural or rural context, with the presence of the horse, simple attire, and tools.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and brown wash heightened with white on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.3 x 39.7 cm (12 5/16 x 15 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1993.39.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Basil Taylor; Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA, March 1970; gift to NGA, 1993.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand (?), lower right in brown ink: Mr. Baird to C. Grimston (?) / July 1827--/./.; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 8241

Wikidata ID

Q64533432

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