Mares and Foals
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mares and Foals is a 1850 watercolor by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows horses in a simple, fenced space. Some are standing, some are grazing, and a few foals cluster near their mothers. The colors are mostly soft grays and whites, with a few darker lines for shadows and details. The artist focused on the quiet moments between horses—no action, just calm. The top row shows smaller sketches of horses in motion, like quick studies. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth.
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