Kongelig kusk
1807
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1807
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Kongelig kusk is a 1807 unspecified by Unknown, a Biedermeier work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a man in a bright red coat with gold trim, riding a horse. He wears a tall black hat and holds a sword in one hand. The horse is brown with white legs, and the rider’s boots are black. The background is plain white, focusing all attention on the two figures. The rider’s pose looks ready for action, almost like he’s mid-movement. The colors are bold—reds, golds, and blacks stand out sharply. If you like this style, check out Romanticism.
