The Two Horses
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Two Horses is a 1850 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows two horses by a riverbank. One stands tall, its head turned slightly away, while the other kneels in the water, drinking. The background has a small house and trees, all sketched in loose, sketchy lines. The artist focused on the horses’ shapes and movement, using quick, uneven strokes. This style makes the scene feel alive but rough around the edges. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one showed everyday life plainly.
