Artwork
Two Horses with a Groom
Two Horses with a Groom is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Francis Sartorius. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Horses with a Groom is a painting created by Francis Sartorius in 1790, showcasing the artist's expertise in depicting equine subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a tranquil scene of two horses, one brown and one grey, accompanied by a groom in a lush green field under a cloudy blue sky, evoking a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work is characterized by its Rococo style and notable use of texture and detail, particularly in the depiction of the horses' coats and the groom's attire.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Walters Art Museum's collection, exemplifying the artist's contribution to the representation of horses and related themes in 18th-century art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Francis Sartorius (1734 – 5 March 1804) was an English painter of horses, horse-racing and hunting scenes, of the celebrated Sartorius family of artists.
