1866
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Horse with the barn in the background is a 1866 oil by Józef Brodowski the Elder, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting shows a brown and white horse standing in front of a barn. The horse is facing left, with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. The barn behind it has a small window and a door. The horse's coat is dark brown with white patches on its legs, belly, and face. Its mane and tail are long and dark brown. The barn's walls are made of rough-hewn stones, and the ground is covered with dirt and grass. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the horse and barn standing out against a darker background. You might want to look up chiaroscuro next.
Józef Brodowski, (c.1775/81 – 1853) was a Polish painter in the Classical style. He is called The Elder to distinguish him from Józef Brodowski (1828–1900), who was apparently not related.
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