This painting was initially purchased by Ernest Gambart in Belgium who accompanied its artist on a trip to London, and popularized by engravings of Thomas Landseer.
This painting was initially purchased by Ernest Gambart in Belgium who accompanied its artist on a trip to London, and popularized by engravings of Thomas Landseer. Barely visible in the back left is the asylum of Salpetriere at the end of a long line of green trees, through which figures can be seen walking on a hill on the right. The canvas, which stands 8 feet high and 16 feet wide, depicts the dusty brown Boulevard de l'Hospital; its artist obtained permission from the Police Prefect to ►come dressed in trousers and waistcoat to make her sketches of the percherons for this canvas. FTP, name this best-known work by Rosa Bonheur, which depicts the selling of some animals. 
This painting was initially purchased by Ernest Gambart in Belgium who accompanied its artist on a trip to London, and popularized by engravings of Thomas Landseer.
Horse Fair (Le Marche aux Chevaux)