1834
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Kentucky Woodpecker is a 1834 oil by Edward Troye, a American Folk Art work, depicting Horse, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting, "Kentucky Woodpecker," showcases a brown horse standing in a field, facing left. The horse's coat is a rich, dark brown, and its mane and tail are black. In the background, trees and a cloudy sky are visible. The painting's style is characterized by its use of oil paint, which gives the image a sense of depth and texture. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the horse's muscles and the subtle play of light on its coat. The painting is held at the Clark Art Institute, where it can be admired by art enthusiasts. For those interested in learning more about the artist's technique, the museum offers resources on chiaroscuro, a painting method that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in depicted objects.
Edward Troye (12 July 1808 – 25 July 1874) was a Swiss-born American painter best known for his portraits of Thoroughbred horses.
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