Galerie Christian Collin

(1878 - 1952)

Before the horse race

Etching and aquatint in colours

1908

Impression wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 01°13, published by Edmond Sagot. Blindstamp of the Edmond Sagot (Lugt 2254). 

As an excellent rider and passionate about nature, Maurice Taquoy was inspired in the forest of Fontainebleau and the plain Briarde. Initiated to color engraving by Maurice Boutet de Monvel, he created elegant etchings and aquatints mainly devoted to hunting scenes and horse races.

Sheet: 347 x 550 mm

Plate: 244 x 481 mm

Condition: scratches in the right margin, otherwise in good condition.