Lithographed Studies of Horses: Pl. 7, Horse from the Caen Plain
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a horse in the center, wearing a blanket and bridle. The horse faces right, standing in front of a stone wall with an arched doorway. Two men stand to the horse's right, one holding a hat and the other with his hand on his chest. The background is a light-colored wall with shadows cast by the horse and men. The horse's blanket is white with thin, dark stripes. The men are dressed in dark pants and jackets, with one wearing a hat. The stone wall has a rough texture, and the arched doorway is partially visible behind the horse. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. Look up Romanticism to learn more about this artistic style.
