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Horses in a field with gypsies and a caravan, by Eyre Crowe, oil, 1874

Horses in a field with gypsies and a caravan

Eyre Crowe

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Horses in a field with gypsies and a caravan is a 1874 oil by Eyre Crowe, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Eyre Crowe
When & what style?
1874
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of horses standing in a field. There's a caravan and some gypsies in the background. The horses are the main focus, and they're painted in earthy tones. The artist has used a lot of brown and green to create a natural scene. The horses seem to be looking at something off to the side, and the gypsies are gathered around the caravan. It's a peaceful scene, with no sense of drama or tension. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by the artist, Eyre Crowe.

About the artist

Portrait of Eyre Crowe
Artist

Eyre Crowe

Eyre Crowe, ARA (3 October 1824 – 12 December 1910) was an English painter and author who specialised in history painting and genre art.

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