Study of a horse
1868
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1868
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a brown horse standing in a sandy area, facing right. The horse's head is turned back slightly, and its tail is long and dark. The horse casts a shadow on the ground, and the background is dark and blurry. The painting appears to be a study of the horse, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the horse. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
