The study horse

ID: #4433 | Classicism | Animals

The painting depicts a brown horse standing against a backdrop of dramatic clouds and a vast landscape. The horse is placed in the foreground and looks majestic. He is turned sideways, allowing a close-up view of his physique and muscular structure. There are hints of a storm or approaching bad weather in the sky, adding to the overall atmosphere of the piece. There are trees next to the horse and further in the background, the open countryside with fields and hints of human activity can be seen.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

The most striking Classicist animal painter of his generation, James Ward (1769-1859) was influenced throughout his artistic career by Peter Paul Rubens. He did not want to be labelled as solely a painter of animals, and despite painting landscapes, portraits and historical paintings, he became famous particularly for his animal paintings. He painted not only hunting hobbies but also dogs and horses. Ward earned fame and fortune particularly for his connection between horses and portraits. At the end of his life, he was very dissatisfied with the artistic life, and therefore created several religiously toned paintings conveying certain messages. A sudden stroke in 1855 ended his work.