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a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)

Giovanni Fattori , 1875

a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli), by Giovanni Fattori, ink, 1875
a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli), by Giovanni Fattori, ink, 1875

a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Giovanni Fattori. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower left in plate: Gio Fattori

About this work

Overview

Horses at Rest (Sosta di cavalli) is a dual-sided etching on wove paper by Giovanni Fattori, dated to 1875. The work comprises a working proof on the recto and a counterproof on the verso, both depicting scenes of horses at rest.

Subject & Meaning

The etching features two horses in a serene field, each facing away from the other. One horse, closer to the viewer, looks to the right, while the other, positioned farther back, looks to the left. Both wear saddles and bridles, set against a minimalist background devoid of other elements.

Technique & Style

Fattori employed a range of tonal values in the etching, achieving depth and texture. The meticulous use of etching techniques enhances the image's realism and nuance.

History & Provenance

Created in 1875, Horses at Rest is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

a) On Maneuvers (recto); b) On Maneuvers (verso) (Alle Manovre)
a) On Maneuvers (recto); b) On Maneuvers (verso) (Alle Manovre), Giovanni Fattori

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Who painted a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)?

a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli) was painted by Giovanni Fattori in 1875.

Where can I see a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)?

a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)?

a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli)?

Museum-quality prints of a) Horses at Rest (recto); b) Horses at Rest (verso) (Sosta di cavalli) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.