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Landscape with a Frightened Waggoner, by Sébastien Bourdon, ink, 1644

Landscape with a Frightened Waggoner

Sébastien Bourdon

1644

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with a Frightened Waggoner is a 1644 ink by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, depicting Storm, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Sébastien Bourdon
When & what style?
1644 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a horse and wagon in a landscape, with a figure running alongside. The scene is dramatic, with the horse rearing up. This painting is interesting because it shows a moment of panic, and the details of the horse's movement are carefully done. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Bourdon, Sébastien.

About the artist

Portrait of Sébastien Bourdon
Artist

Sébastien Bourdon

Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.

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