Standing Brown Horse
1795
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1795
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Standing Brown Horse is a 1795 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black horse stands alone on a plain ground, its dark coat smooth and shiny. One front leg is lifted slightly, as if caught mid-step, while the other three legs hold steady. Its mane is short and neat, and a white stripe runs down its face. The photo looks like it was taken in soft light, with shadows blending into the horse’s body. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the animal. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.
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