Horses at Plough
1850
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Horses at Plough is a 1850 oil by Charles Humbert, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a group of horses standing together in a field, with a man in the background. The horses are white and brown, and they appear to be resting or waiting for something. In the foreground, there is a dog lying on the ground, and a few trees and bushes are visible. The sky is blue with some clouds, and the overall atmosphere seems peaceful. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
