Horseman and Vagabond in the Forest (Le Cavalier en forêt et le piéton)

1854

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image shows a landscape scene with a path leading through dense foliage. The horizon is obscured, creating depth. The foliage is etched with intricate details, suggesting trees. The path is lined with sketch-like brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic in dark gray and off-white tones. Two figures and a horse are subtly included, blending into the landscape. The scene appears complex with movement and shadows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    cliché-verre

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.73.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 48, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65572220

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