Black horse
1871
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1871
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a black horse standing in front of a wooden fence, with trees visible in the background. The horse is facing to the right, and its coat appears shiny and well-groomed. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The horse's muscles are visible beneath its skin, and the trees in the background are rendered in soft, muted colors. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, you might want to look into it further.
