1862
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Horses at a Fountain is a 1862 oil by Eugène Delacroix, a French Romanticism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene with horses, people, and dogs gathered around a stone fountain. The horses are drinking from the fountain, while the people, dressed in traditional clothing, stand nearby. In the background, there is a large stone structure with a tower and trees. The painting features warm colors, with shades of brown, beige, and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the horses and people coexisting peacefully. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Eugène Delacroix.
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.
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