Detail of Horse's Head, Enlarged to Triple Size, Norman Royal Guard, No. 4
c. 1818
Medium
Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
Image: 19.6 × 20 cm (7 3/4 × 7 7/8 in.); Sheet: 42.9 × 29.3 cm (16 15/16 × 11 9/16 in.)
Classification
lithograph
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
40053
Art Historical Context
In the early 19th century, artist Carle Vernet renowned for his masterful depictions of horses and military scenes, captured the noble spirit of equestrian life in this striking lithograph, *Detail of Horse's Head Enlarged to Triple Size Norman Royal Guard, No 4* (c. 1818). Part of a series showcasing the steeds of the French royal guard during the Bourbon Restoration, this close-up magnifies the horse's head to heroic proportions, highlighting Vernet's keen eye for anatomy and expression. The "Norman" likely refers to a robust breed favored for its strength in guard duties, evoking the grande...
About the Artist
Carle Vernet · 1758–1836
Comment on works: Horses; Landscapes; History; Battles