Le cheval de la nuit

1944

Roger Vieillard

Associated Names
Roger Vieillard

Artist, French, 1907-1989

The image shows an intricate intertwining of lines and shapes forming an abstract composition resembling a horse. The horse has a cube-like pattern on its body and head, which appears to mimic scales or a checkered material. Geometric patterns create a texture against the horse-like figure. There are celestial stars in the upper left corner. In the background, a small figure is on the ground, resembling a distant rider or person. The horse's contours are fluid, creating a sense of movement and mystery in the abstract artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.9 x 11.6 cm (6 1/4 x 4 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 31.6 x 20 cm (12 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.142


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center in plate: le cheval de la nuit; center in graphite: R Vieillard 49/50 TV; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: P2811

Wikidata ID

Q74892502

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