A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre)
A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre)
A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre)
A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre)

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A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre),

1823

Théodore Géricault, French, 1791–1824
Printed by François le Villain, French, active 1819–1822
x1954-126
In 1823, despite his failing health, Géricault continued to publish lithographic albums on equestrian subjects with the Gihaut Brothers, including a small album containing seven allegorical lithographs of horses in situations that reflect the diverse social conditions and occupations of their owners. Here, two farriers in a French stable yard are shoeing a draft horse in harness, relying on the strength of their arms alone to control the animal.

Information

Title
A Horse being Shod (Cheval que l'on ferre)
Dates

1823

Maker
Théodore Géricault
Printed by François le Villain
Medium
Lithograph
Dimensions
image: 13.7 x 16.8 cm sheet: 27.2 x 36.1 cm. (10 11/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Henry K. Dick, Class of 1909
Object Number
x1954-126
Inscription
bottom margin: G‚ricault del. Chez Gihaut, ‚diteur Md d'Estampes, bard des Italiens No.5. Lith. de Villain.
Reference Numbers
Delteil/Clément 74 ii/iv
Culture
European
Type
prints

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