Artwork
Wild Horse Coming out of the Water (Cheval sauvage)
Wild Horse Coming out of the Water (Cheval sauvage) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Delacroix. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Wild Horse Coming out of the Water is a lithograph created by Eugène Delacroix in 1828. It showcases the artist's characteristic emphasis on capturing dynamic movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a horse emerging from water, its mane and tail in motion. The horse's alert posture and expressive features convey a sense of energy and tension.
Technique & Style
Delacroix employed loose, expressive lines to convey the horse's texture and movement. The lithograph's sketchy quality prioritizes emotional intensity over precise realism, reflecting the artist's focus on capturing the power of nature.
History & Provenance
Delacroix was a prominent figure in the French Romantic movement, influenced by the works of Rubens and the Venetian Renaissance. Wild Horse Coming out of the Water exemplifies his mature style, characterized by dramatic and romantic themes.
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Artist
Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix ( DEL-ə-krwah, -KRWAH; French:; 26 April 1798 – 13 August 1863) was a French Romantic artist who was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school.
