1846
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Dominant colour
Studium of Horse Head. is a 1846 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting shows the head of a horse, facing right. The horse has a light-colored coat and a dark mane. It wears a bridle with a dark strap that goes across its forehead and around its muzzle. The background is dark. The horse's head is rendered in detail, with visible brushstrokes that give the painting a textured look. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the horse's face. The painting is a study of a horse's head, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the animal's features and expression. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Piotr Michałowski (July 2, 1800 – June 9, 1855) was a Polish painter of the Romantic period, especially known for his many portraits, and oil studies of horses.
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