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Watering Horses, by Thomas Rowlandson, 1805

Watering Horses

Thomas Rowlandson

1805

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Watering Horses is a 1805 by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Thomas Rowlandson
When & what style?
1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

In this charming painting, a horse is being watered by a man, while another man sits on the horse's back. The scene is set in a quiet village, with a few buildings and trees in the background. The artist has used a range of earthy tones to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The painting is a great example of a genre scene, which was a popular style during the Romantic period. The artist has captured the everyday life of ordinary people, and the scene feels relaxed and informal. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Rowlandson
Artist

Thomas Rowlandson

Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.

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