Study of a horse's head for “Battle of Grunwald”

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a horse's head, with its ears perked up and its mouth open. The horse is facing to the left, and its head is tilted slightly upwards. The horse's coat is a dark brown color, and its mane is black. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The painting is quite detailed, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the subtleties of the horse's expression and the play of light on its coat. The painting is a study for a larger work, "Battle of Grunwald", and it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty and power of horses. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.