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Frederik V on Horseback, by Unknown, 1754

Frederik V on Horseback

Unknown

1754

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

Frederik V on Horseback is a 1754 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1754 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a man in 18th-century attire riding a horse. The man wears a tricorn hat, a blue coat with gold accents, and a red cape. He sits on a brown horse with a black mane and tail, adorned with a decorative saddle and bridle. The horse is in mid-gallop, its front legs raised. In the background, a serene landscape unfolds, featuring trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of grandeur and elegance. For more on the artistic style that influenced this work, look up the Romanticism movement.

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