A Horse Hitched to a Post
- Original dimensions
- 21.3 x 19.4 cm
- Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- Year
- 1820
Scene depicted
The canvas “A Horse Tied to a Post” invites us to contemplate a simple yet authentic scene: a horse peacefully restrained, embodying the calm of a suspended moment. Depicting both the relationship between man and animal and the duality of independence and connection, this pictorial work resonates with a particular depth, awakening in us a familiar echo of peace.
Historical context
Artwork: A Horse Tied to a Post |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1820 |BRK| Museum: National Gallery of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 21.3 x 19.4 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“A Horse Tied to a Post” stands in Delacroix's career as one of the milestones of his exploration of romanticism . Alongside “ Liberty Leading the People ” and “ The Massacre at Chios ”, we discover the stylistic and emotional evolution of an artist between poignant realism and touching sensitivity.
Anecdote
“Nature is my only mistress, each canvas must capture its essence,” said Delacroix, inspired by the omnipresent beauty of the landscapes he traversed. It was on a spring morning, when the light gently caressed the forms, that he envisioned this painting , a testament to the quiet strength of a horse, infused with palpable emotion.