Two Horses
1778
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1778
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Two Horses is a 1778 unspecified by Yu Yuan, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows two horses standing side by side. The horse on the left is white with a light coat, while the one on the right has a reddish-brown hue. Both have simple bridles, and the background is a plain, warm brown color with a narrow blue-green border at the top and bottom. The horses are drawn with smooth lines and soft shading, giving them a calm, almost floating look. The artist paid close attention to the horses’ muscles and posture, making them feel strong yet gentle. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
