Horses in a Rainstorm
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1862
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting depicts a group of horses standing in a field, with a woman in a white dress and hat walking towards them. The horses are of various colors, including brown, white, and black. A small white dog is also present, standing near the woman. In the background, a dark and cloudy sky is visible, with a bird flying overhead. The scene appears to be set in a rural area, with a dirt path leading through the field. The woman is dressed in old-fashioned clothing, suggesting that the painting may be from an earlier time period. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, with the dark clouds and shadows offset by the lighter colors of the horses and the woman's dress. To learn more about this painting's artist, check out Károly Lotz.