1845
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Monk Leading Horses to Water is a 1845 ink by Moritz von Schwind, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on wove paper depicts a serene scene of a monk leading two horses to a stream. The monk, dressed in a long robe, is shown in profile, guiding the horses with a gentle hand. The horses, one in front of the other, are depicted in various stages of movement, their manes and tails flowing in the wind. In the background, a rocky cliff rises, covered in foliage and trees. The overall atmosphere of the etching is one of peace and tranquility, with the soft lines and gentle curves of the horses and the monk creating a sense of calm. For more on the Romantic movement, explore the works of artists like Schwind, Moritz von.
Moritz von Schwind (21 January 1804 – 8 February 1871) was an Austrian painter, born in Vienna.
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