Artwork

Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking

Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking, by Adolf Schreyer, unspecified, 1873
Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking, by Adolf Schreyer, unspecified, 1873

Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking is an unspecified painting by the Orientalist artist Adolf Schreyer. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Eastern Soldiers with a Horse Drinking is a painting by Adolf Schreyer, created around 1873, and is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a group of Eastern soldiers gathered around a brown horse drinking from a trough, wearing white robes and red headscarves, with a building visible in the background. The scene conveys a sense of rest and camaraderie among the soldiers.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by warm colors and loose brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and volume to the scene, highlighting the figures and the horse.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Adolf Schreyer

Artist

Adolf Schreyer

Adolf Schreyer (1828–1899) was a German artist, born in Frankfurt.