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The Stable Door, by George Morland, oil, 1827

The Stable Door

George Morland

1827

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

The Stable Door is a 1827 oil by George Morland, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
George Morland
When & what style?
1827 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a rustic scene of a stable door, with a man in a hat and coat standing in the doorway. The man is holding a lantern, and there's a horse standing next to him. The background is dark, with some trees and a building visible. The painting has a warm, golden light, which suggests it might be evening or nighttime. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the scene a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up George Morland.

About the artist

Portrait of George Morland
Artist

George Morland

George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…

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