Le cheval blanc 1853 - 1858

"Le cheval blanc" is an etching by Félix Bracquemond, created between 1853 and 1858. This print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a landscape scene with a single white horse visible in the distance. The etching showcases Bracquemond's mastery of detail and light, capturing the tranquility of the natural world with delicate lines and subtle shading. Bracquemond's technique in this etching reveals the influence of Barbizon School artists like Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, whose name is inscribed on the print, highlighting the shared appreciation for nature and its simple beauty.