Stallion, Mare & Foal American School Equestrian Landscape Oil - 19th Century

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This captivating 19th-century oil painting, executed in the American School tradition, showcases a serene equestrian landscape featuring a majestic stallion, … Read more This captivating 19th-century oil painting, executed in the American School tradition, showcases a serene equestrian landscape featuring a majestic stallion, a graceful mare, and a tender foal. The trio is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, their anatomies and postures vividly captured, demonstrating the artist's deep understanding of equine form and movement.

Set against a picturesque pastoral backdrop, the work evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony between nature and animal life. The expansive landscape unfolds in soft, rolling fields, punctuated by distant trees and a luminous sky that shifts delicately from warm tones to cool hues, capturing the fleeting light of day.

The composition conveys an idealized vision of rural America, where the strength and beauty of the horses symbolize vitality and freedom. The soft yet deliberate brushwork enhances the texture of the animals' coats and the surrounding environment, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

Housed in a period-appropriate frame, this painting stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of equestrian themes in American art.



Measures:
30.25" w x 26.25" h (framed)

25" w x 18" h (canvas) See less