Artwork

A String of Horses Outside an Inn

A String of Horses Outside an Inn, by Otto Bache, oil, 1890
A String of Horses Outside an Inn, by Otto Bache, oil, 1890

A String of Horses Outside an Inn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Otto Bache. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A String of Horses Outside an Inn is a 1890 oil painting by Otto Bache, a Danish artist associated with the Realist movement and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lively scene outside a rural inn, featuring horses and people interacting. A man in a red coat plays a trumpet, adding to the energetic atmosphere, while the horses' varied colors and expressions are rendered in detail.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Bache's skill in capturing everyday life through lifelike detail and warm colors. Soft brushstrokes create a cozy atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1890, the painting reflects Bache's focus on genre compositions and animal studies within the Realist movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Otto Bache

Artist

Otto Bache

Otto Bache (21 August 1839 – 28 June 1927) was a Danish Realist painter best known for his depictions of historical scenes, animal studies, genre compositions, and portraits.