Saddle Horse in Farm Yard

Winslow Homer

Created:
Movement:
1875
Realism
key Notes:
Rural realism, equestrian subject
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Dimensions:
12 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (32.4 x 40.3 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
story of the work:

"Saddle Horse in Farm Yard," created by Winslow Homer around 1870–75, depicts a horse in a rural setting, reflecting the artist's interest in American life and the natural environment. The painting exemplifies Homer's mastery of light and texture, characteristic of his work during this period, although specific details regarding its commission or exhibition history remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Saddle Horse in Farm Yard" by Winslow Homer, created in 1875, depicts a solitary horse standing in a rustic farmyard, characterized by its earthy palette and loose brushwork that conveys a sense of immediacy. The composition emphasizes the horse's form against a backdrop of simple farm structures, highlighting the relationship between the animal and its rural environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Saddle Horse in Farm Yard