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Man on a Horse
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The genre of equestrian portraiture dates back to classical Greek and Roman antiquity, when it was used to depict rulers and suggest power and status. In the 19th century, members of the upper classes sometimes had their picture taken astride their horse. The rider here has been identified as Leonardus Antonius Lightenvelt, a Dutch statesman whose final position was as envoy to France, where this photograph was taken.
| Artist / Maker | Nadar |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1860s |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | albumen print from wet collodion negative |
| Dimensions | Image: 17 x 22.3 cm (6 11/16 x 8 3/4 in.); Matted: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon) French, 1820-1910 Born Gaspard-Félix Tournachon in Paris, Nadar is probably the best known French photographer. His portraits of celebrities and public figures help define our impression of France in the second half of the 19th century; his panache in conducting his business helped popularize photography. Educated at the Collège Bourber, Paris (1833-36), Nadar moved to Lyon, where he studied medicine (1837-38) before continuing his studies at the Hôtel Dieu and the Bicêtre in Paris. He wrote satires… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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