Dervish in His Stall

Dervish in His Stall

Théodore Géricault

1820

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting features a dark brown horse with a white stripe on its forehead, standing in a stall. The horse faces right, its head slightly lowered, and its tail is long and flowing. The stall's wall and floor are depicted in shades of brown and gray. The horse's coat appears shiny, and its muscles are well-defined. The painting's background is muted, with the stall's wall and floor blending into the shadows. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Théodore Géricault.

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