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Cal, by Wouterus Verschuur, unspecified, 1850

Cal

Wouterus Verschuur

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Cal is a 1850 unspecified by Wouterus Verschuur, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Equu Caballu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Wouterus Verschuur
When & what style?
1850 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting features a brown horse with a white mane and a black harness, facing left. The horse is set against a brown background, which is lighter on the right side. The horse's body is rendered in warm, earthy tones, with visible brushstrokes that give the painting a textured quality. The harness and bridle are depicted in darker shades, adding depth to the composition. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the horse's form. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Verschuur, Wouterus.

About the artist

Portrait of Wouterus Verschuur
Artist

Wouterus Verschuur

Wouterus Verschuur was a Dutch painter of animal subjects – mainly horses – and of landscapes. He is one of the later representatives of Romanticism in Dutch art.

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