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Standing Brown Horse, by Unknown, unspecified, 1798

Standing Brown Horse

Unknown

1798

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Standing Brown Horse is a 1798 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1798
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a brown horse standing in a studio setting. The horse is facing right, with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. It has a white face and legs, and its tail is flowing behind it. The horse's body is rendered in dark brown tones, with subtle shading that suggests the texture of its fur. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color that helps the horse stand out. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the horse's form. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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