Artwork
The English Blood-Horse 'Fidget'
The English Blood-Horse 'Fidget' is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Henry Bernard Chalon. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The English Blood-Horse 'Fidget' is an oil painting created by Henry Bernard Chalon in 1811, now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a brown horse with a black mane and tail, captured in motion with a dog running alongside. The horse is the primary subject, with the dog and landscape forming a secondary context.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a detailed and realistic representation of the horse and its surroundings, showcasing Chalon's skill in capturing the dynamics of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Bernard Chalon painted horses. In 1811 he set oil on canvas to celebrate The English Blood-Horse 'Fidget', a speedy racehorse owned by the Prince of Wales. Chalon worked in London, where horse portraits filled…
