Horse at Midday (Cavallo a meriggio)

c.1885

Giovanni Fattori

Associated Names
Giovanni Fattori

Artist, Italian, 1825 - 1908

The image displays a landscape with a horse standing near some trees on the right side. The horizon is not clearly defined as it merges with the sky filled with sparse foliage. The trees and horse create depth in the scene. The etching style is intricate, with fine lines depicting textures like the horse's fur, tree bark, and grass. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of gray, creating a calm visual impact. The use of hatching and cross-hatching adds depth and realism. A wooden fence angles upward to the left in the foreground, with gently sloping terrain in the background.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Umberto Sgarzi [1921-2017], Bologna, by descent; (Il Bulino Antiche Stampe di Matteo Crespi, Milan); purchased 2021 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Baboni, Andrea.Giovanni Fattori: l'opera incisa. 2 vols. Milan, 1983: no. CLIX.

Inscriptions

lower left below image in graphite: N 159. Cavallo al meriggio; lower left at bottom in graphite: N 159. Cavallo al meriggio

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