Artwork
Man on a White Horse
Man on a White Horse is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Evert Pieters. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Man on a White Horse is a 1901 oil painting by Dutch artist Evert Pieters, known for his landscapes and interiors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lone rider on a white horse traversing a foggy path, facing away from the viewer and clad in a long, dark coat, with a streetlamp casting faint light nearby.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, loose brushstrokes and a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, the work achieves a moody, atmospheric effect typical of post-impressionist genre scenes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Evert Pieters (11 December 1856 in Amsterdam – 17 February 1932 in Laren) was a Dutch painter, known primarily for landscapes and interiors.
