Troopers Watering Horses
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of people and horses by a shallow watering hole. The riders wear red jackets and hats, while others stand or sit nearby. The background has distant hills and a faint sky, painted in soft, pale strokes. One rider’s horse is drinking, while another person squats by a small fire. The colors are muted, with earthy tones and a few bright spots like the red jackets. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style often focused on nature and everyday life.
