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British School 19th century
Chestnut Stallion at Rest, British School 19th century

$2,275.42
£1,670
€1,939.38
CA$3,132.40
A$3,424.33
CHF 1,811.62
MX$40,977.58
NOK 23,050.31
SEK 21,100.22
DKK 14,485.98

About the Item

This 19th-century British School painting depicts a handsome chestnut horse standing proudly in a verdant rural landscape—a classic subject in Victorian sporting and animal portraiture. The horse is shown in full profile, its muscular form carefully modelled with warm, rich tones that highlight its strength and elegance. The artist captures the animal with a sense of dignity and poise, echoing the period’s admiration for equine beauty and its importance in country life. Behind the horse, a softly rendered landscape unfolds: a cluster of trees, a thatched outbuilding, and open pasture bathed in diffuse natural light. The broad sky, with its drifting clouds, contributes to the calm, pastoral atmosphere typical of 19th-century British rural scenes. The brushwork combines smooth modelling on the horse with looser treatment in the foliage—a stylistic hallmark of the time, where artists balanced attention to the animal’s form with more impressionistic handling of the surrounding environment. Paintings like this were popular in Victorian Britain, often commissioned to commemorate a prized animal or simply to celebrate the idyllic countryside. This example captures both traditions beautifully, offering a warm, serene portrayal of a fine horse set within the gentle light and quiet charm of the English landscape. Painting not signed.
  • Creator:
    British School 19th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B911stDibs: LU2841217317502

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