Ownerless Horse on the Battlefield at Moshaisk in 1812
1834
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1834
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
Dominant colour
Ownerless Horse on the Battlefield at Moshaisk in 1812 is a 1834 oil by Albrecht Adam, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
The painting shows a horse standing alone in a desolate landscape. The horse is dark brown with a white patch on its forehead and white hooves. It stands on a dirt path, facing left. In the background, there are dead trees and what looks like a cannon wheel. The sky is cloudy and gray. The horse appears to be in a battlefield, as suggested by the cannon wheel and the barren landscape. The overall mood of the painting is somber and melancholic. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Albrecht Adam, a German painter known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of horses and landscapes.
