Open full image Pin
Heste i skovegn, by Christian David Gebauer, oil, 1820

Dominant colour

Overview

Heste i skovegn is a 1820 oil by Christian David Gebauer, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Christian David Gebauer
When & what style?
1820
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts three horses standing in a wooded area, with one white horse and two brown horses. The horses are positioned near a tree, with the white horse in the foreground and the two brown horses behind it. The background of the painting features trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is rendered in oil paint and features a range of colors, including shades of brown, white, and gray. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured appearance. The painting is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Christian David Gebauer.

About the artist

Portrait of Christian David Gebauer
Artist

Christian David Gebauer

Christian David Gebauer (15 October 1777 – 15 September 1831) was a Danish animal and landscape painter. He was also known for etchings.

See the richer artist page

More by Christian David Gebauer

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app