The Horse Fair
The Met
Artist: Rosa Bonheur(French, Bordeaux 1822–1899 Thomery)
Date: 1852–55
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 96 1/4 x 199 1/2 in. (244.5 x 506.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Men on foot and horseback manage a large herd of horses under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
This wide, horizontal painting depicts a dynamic and crowded scene of horses and men. The foreground shows a dusty, light brown ground. In the midground, a large group of horses, varying in color from white and light gray to various shades of brown and black, are in vigorous motion. Many horses are rearing on their hind legs, kicking, or galloping, with their manes and tails flowing. Interspersed among the horses are numerous men, some on horseback and others on foot, attempting to control the animals. The men wear light-colored shirts, vests, and dark trousers; some wear hats. Their postures indicate exertion and a struggle to manage the animals. On the far left, a few figures and horses are partially obscured by what appears to be dust or mist, with a faint, dark structure visible in the distant background. To the far right, more horses and men are visible. The background features a line of green trees beneath an overcast sky filled with heavy, dark gray clouds. The lighting highlights the horses' coats and the men's clothing against the darker elements of the background.
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