Artwork
Adriaan van der Hoop’s Trotter ‘De Rot’ at the Coach House
Adriaan van der Hoop’s Trotter ‘De Rot’ at the Coach House is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Anthony Oberman. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
Created by Anthony Oberman in 1828, the work focuses on the equestrian subject, presenting the horse as the central figure of the composition.
The painting depicts a trotter named 'De Rot' standing at a coach house, a scene categorized within the genre of animal art. Created by Anthony Oberman in 1828, the work focuses on the equestrian subject, presenting the horse as the central figure of the composition. The title explicitly identifies the animal and its location, anchoring the image in a specific moment of equine life rather than a broader narrative or allegorical symbolism.
As part of Adriaan van der Hoop's collection, the piece reflects a contemporary interest in documenting specific breeds and their settings.
Technique & Style
Created in 1828 by Anthony Oberman, this work is an oil painting executed on canvas. The piece measures 61 cm in height and 54.5 cm in width. Stylistically, it is categorized as animal art, with the composition focused on depicting a horse. The painting was originally part of the collection owned by Adriaan van der Hoop.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1828 by Anthony Oberman, executed in oil paint on canvas, and depicts the trotter "De Rot" at the Coach House. It was owned by Adriaan van der Hoop, the Amsterdam banker and collector after whom the work is named, and formed part of his holdings during his lifetime.
Following Van der Hoop's death, the painting entered the collection assembled from his estate that was transferred to public ownership. It is now held jointly by the Rijksmuseum and the Amsterdam Museum as part of the collection Adriaan van der Hoop, where it remains part of the institutional holdings of both museums.
The painting is currently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it forms part of the Adriaan van der Hoop collection. It is also associated with the Amsterdam Museum, reflecting the historical nature of the bequest. The work depicts a horse and is classified as animal art.
While specific inventory numbers are not detailed in the provided sources, the artwork's provenance links it directly to Adriaan van der Hoop, who was the original owner before the collection was transferred to these institutions. The piece remains a key component of the museum's holdings of 19th-century Dutch animal painting.
Overview
Anthony Oberman’s 1828 oil on canvas, titled “Adriaan van der Hoop’s Trotter ‘De Rot’ at the Coach House,” portrays a single black horse within an interior setting. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies early‑19th‑century Dutch equine painting.
Context
The painting reflects the Dutch tradition of stable scenes, where the focus is on the elegance of the horse rather than narrative action. The inclusion of a covered carriage, a green bucket, and the rider’s attire situates the work within the domestic equestrian culture of the period.
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