Carte-de-visite with Horseman (La Carte de visite au cavalier)

1853

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image depicts a simple, sketch-like drawing from a side perspective. A faint horizon divides the sky from a barren landscape. On the left is a large scribbled shape, possibly a bush or rock formation. To the right, there is a figure on horseback. The style is hasty and spontaneous, with lines creating a textured effect. The color scheme is monochromatic, with black lines on a cream-colored background.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65510093

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