Valkyries
1871
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1871
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows two winged women riding a dark horse. The sky behind them is stormy and blurry. One woman holds a spear, the other looks down. The horse’s muscles are tense, almost glowing in the dim light. The artist used soft, smudged colors to make the scene feel alive but dreamy. The light hits the horse’s back in a way that makes it stand out. Next, check out impasto—it’s when paint is laid thick so you can almost see brushstrokes.
