THE ARTIST PROJECT: Wayne Thiebaud on Rosa Bonheur's The Horse Fair
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"You really can identify and walk up to those horses because the space is so valid." At age seven, when Wayne Thiebaud first saw a black and white photograph of "The Horse Fair," he was captivated by the artwork. In this video, the American painter and teacher looks at the monumental painting, and discusses the exceptional techniques at work in Rosa Bonheur's masterpiece. This video was produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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