Artwork
A mare and her foal
A mare and her foal is an oil painting by Charles Verlat. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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Overview
A mare and her foal is an oil painting created by Charles Verlat in 1846. It is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a white mare and her reddish-brown foal in a grassy field, with a partly cloudy sky above. The horses are calm and stand together, with the mare wearing a red saddle blanket.
Technique & Style
Verlat's attention to light and its effect on the horses' coats creates a three-dimensional appearance, particularly in the warm, rich color of the foal's fur.
Context
Charles Verlat was a Belgian painter and art educator known for his animal subjects and portraits, among other genres.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Verlat or Karel Verlat (25 November 1824 – 23 October 1890) was a Belgian painter, watercolorist, engraver (printmaker), art educator and director of the Antwerp Academy.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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