Philips Wouwerman (Follower), A Dappled Horse Outside The Smithy

Philips Wouwerman (Follower), A Dappled Horse Outside The SmithyThis charming early 18th century Dutch oil painting depicts a dappled grey being shod by a blacksmith amid a lively crowd of figures. Wouwerman was a master of composition with every element perfectly poised to construct a narrative. A sharply lit stallion, on the cusp of rearing, has its hoof clutched by a tattered blacksmith. Its stout rider looks on nonchalantly, leaning back to reveal the full effect of his paunch. While in the bottom right, a

which exalted the ‘pastoral life’ and were/are exceedingly sought after

the old master portrait featured a different sitter but many of the other furnishings were the same

Condition: Minor unobtrusive tear towards the top

he’s contextualised a view with the brush of a poet

his style had evolved to become somewhat more refined - but much like Leader before him

clutching a large pail

Nature enlivened by the sanctity of light

1930Condition: Craquelure but the paint is stable

A beautiful oil on canvas depicting a picturesque riverside scene by Belgian painter

small flecks of sand provide clues as to the conditions

But nature itself provides ample drama when captured in all its majesty

Resisting the pull of the London art scene