Horse in a Stable
1873
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1873
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
This painting shows a horse standing in a stable. The horse is dark brown with a black mane and tail. It faces left, its head slightly raised. A man in a white apron stands in the doorway, holding a broom. The stable's interior is visible, with hay on the ground and a wall behind the horse. The painting's style is realistic, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on the textures of the horse's coat and the stable's surroundings. The overall mood is calm and serene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Gustave Courbet.
