Artwork

Zampa

Zampa, by Fritz Thomsen, oil, 1865
Zampa, by Fritz Thomsen, oil, 1865

Zampa is an oil painting by Fritz Thomsen. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Zampa is an oil painting created by Fritz Thomsen around 1865. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a man in dark clothing standing in a stable with a black horse. He holds a bucket and appears gentle, while the horse stands on straw. The scene is set against the wooden interior of the stable, with a window visible on the left.

Technique & Style

Thomsen's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the horse's coat and the man's demeanor.

Artist & collection

Artist

Fritz Thomsen

Fritz Thomsen (1819–1891) was an artist, born in Broager.