Artwork
Horse
Horse is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Adrian Jones. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Horse is an oil painting created by Adrian Jones in 1898, featuring a solitary brown horse in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a brown horse with a dark mane and tail, standing in a grassy field, facing to the right. The surrounding landscape includes trees, hills, and a cloudy sky, contextualizing the animal within its environment.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases a realistic style, emphasizing detailed rendering of the horse's muscles and coat texture. The medium is utilized to achieve a sense of depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adrian Jones painted animals in oil, often horses, during the late 1800s. In 1896 Jones showed Horse, a life-sized equine portrait with taut muscles and alert ears, standing against a plain background. The…
