Frightened Horse by the Storm
- Original dimensions
- 320 x 236 cm
- Movement
- romanticism
- Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest
- Year
- 1824
Scene depicted
In this painting, a majestic horse, with a troubled spirit, is frozen in a posture of fear in the face of the unleashed elements. The storm rumbles in the distance, while the sky darkens, evoking the tension that inhabits nature. Delacroix succeeds here in transcribing anguish and beauty in a canvas where movement and energy coexist.
Historical context
Artwork: Horse Frightened by the Storm |BRK| Artist: Eugène Delacroix |BRK| Year: 1824 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest |BRK| Dimensions: 320 x 236 cm |BRK| Artistic Movement: romanticism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Horse Frightened by the Storm represents a turning point in the career of Eugène Delacroix , marking a moment of stylistic peak. Following paintings such as Liberty Leading the People and The Massacre at Chios , this painting symbolizes a bold gesture, integrating an unprecedented expressive freedom.
Anecdote
Eugène Delacroix , at the heart of his creation, whispered: “Art must be like a cry from nature, raw and vibrant.” This pictorial work is the result of a sudden inspiration, occurring during a walk under a stormy sky, transforming a simple scene into an emotional masterpiece .