Heste i skovegn
1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Heste i skovegn is a 1820 oil by Christian David Gebauer, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
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.
Christian David Gebauer (15 October 1777 – 15 September 1831) was a Danish animal and landscape painter. He was also known for etchings.
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