Horses Running

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of horses in various dynamic poses. The horses are depicted with flowing manes and tails, suggesting motion and energy. They are arranged in a scattered yet harmonious composition, with some shown prancing, rearing, or galloping, while others appear in more relaxed positions. The line work gives a classic and timeless quality to the artwork, and adds depth and texture to the figures, making each horse distinct and lively.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.9 × 8 cm (2 5/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 7.9 × 9.9 cm (3 1/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.457

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 438, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65509336

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