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Horse and rider taking refreshments

Unknown

1835

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Horse and rider taking refreshments is a 1835 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in colorful robes sitting on a low stool, holding a staff and gesturing toward a horse. The horse is white with a blue ribbon on its head, and a rider in a bright, patterned uniform leans against it. The background is simple—a rocky outcrop and a patch of light ground. The man’s relaxed pose and the horse’s calm stance create a quiet moment. The bright colors and loose brushwork suggest movement and life. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The six drawings of Arab horsemen and horses, including *Horse and rider taking refreshments*, were likely created as illustrations and were removed from the same album or scrapbook. The work from 1835 depicts a rider and horse pausing for refreshments.

Read the full account in the museum source.