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Horse Frightened by a Storm
StyleRomanticism
GenreAnimal
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Eugene Delacroix created the watercolor in 1824, capturing a solitary horse in a state of alarm as a storm gathers around it. The animal's terror is palpable, symbolizing the struggle between living creatures and overwhelming natural forces. Bright colors and dynamic brushstrokes accentuate the scene's movement and urgency.
The horse held special significance for Delacroix during the 1820s, appearing frequently in his work. This piece exemplifies Romanticism's emphasis on raw emotion and nature's power. The artist managed to convey both the horse's fragility and the storm's imposing majesty in a relatively small format.
Executed in watercolor with white heightening and gum arabic on paper, the work measures 23.6 by 32 centimeters. It now resides at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts in Hungary.
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About Horse Frightened by a Storm
Delacroix created this work using watercolor with white heightening and gum arabic on watercolor paper. It measures 23.6 x 32 cm (approximately 9 x 12.5 inches).
The work displayed at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts in Hungary. The museum houses significant collections of European art.
This is a prime example of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion, nature's power, and dramatic subjects. Delacroix was a leading figure in the French Romantic movement.
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