Who painted Roman Youth with Horse?

Roman Youth with Horse was painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1824.

Where can I see Roman Youth with Horse?

Roman Youth with Horse is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Roman Youth with Horse?

Roman Youth with Horse is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Roman Youth with Horse?

Museum-quality prints of Roman Youth with Horse are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Roman Youth with Horse

Jacques-Louis David , 1824

Roman Youth with Horse is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jacques-Louis David. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Roman Youth with Horse is an oil painting by Jacques Louis David, created in 1824 and currently held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young man, likely Roman, embracing a rearing brown horse while wearing a white toga. The scene conveys a sense of tenderness and intimacy between the youth and the animal.

Technique & Style

The composition is centered against a gray background, with the figures rendered in oil paint. The artist's use of color and pose creates a sense of gentle interaction between the youth and the horse.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris on 30 August 1748 into a bourgeois family; his father died in a duel when the boy was nine, and a maternal uncle guided his education.