Horse Crossing a Barrier 1822 - 1823

"Horse Crossing a Barrier" is a lithograph by Louis-Pierre-Marie Courtin, created between 1822 and 1823, just two years before the artist’s untimely death. This print depicts a horse in mid-leap, powerfully and dynamically crossing a fence, a common subject of equine art of the time. The lithograph exhibits a masterful use of light and shadow, particularly in the horse's muscular form and its powerful hind legs propelling it over the barrier. Currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this small but powerful print is a testament to Courtin's talent for capturing the grace and athleticism of horses.