François Jules Collignon
The Steeplechase
1840
Physical Qualities
Softground etching and aquatint, Sheet: 214 × 261 mm. (8 7/16 × 10 1/4 in.)
Plate: 197 × 243 mm. (7 3/4 × 9 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.9339
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed in plate: lower center "F.J.C." Inscribed: upper center "L'ARTISTE"; lower left "Peint et Gravé par Jules Collignan"; lower center "LA COURSE AU CLOCHER."
Markings: Blindstamp: L'Artiste (Lugt 36)
