Artwork
Sketch for Automedon with the Horses of Achilles
Sketch for Automedon with the Horses of Achilles is an oil painting by the Orientalist artist Henri Regnault. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
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Overview
This oil painting is a preparatory sketch by Henri Regnault, created in 1867. It is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts a scene from mythology, showing Automedon grasping the reins of Achilles' horses. The tense muscles of the horses convey a sense of dynamic energy.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes, with paint applied heavily in some areas. The background is indistinct, with a blurred landscape, while the horses' bodies are rendered with a focus on their strength and movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Born in Paris on October 31, 1843, Henri-Georges-Alexandre Regnault was the son of Henri Victor Regnault, the celebrated chemist and professor at the Collège de France.
