The Horses of Eugene Delacroix

Turk Stroking His HorseI’ve enjoyed the idea of looking back at some of the masters of the art world to see which ones were horse fans.

It’s no secret that the horse is a difficult animal to draw – perspective is everything. I like to think that some of the true talents drew them to hone their skills.

About Eugene

Eugene Delacroix was one of the important French Romantic painters. He was also a lithographer and illustrated for the likes of William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott.

He was inspired by Reubens and painters of the Venetian Renaissance who believed in an emphasis on color and movement in their art.

Tiger Attacking a Wild Horse

Tiger Attacking a Wild Horse

Arab Horseman Attacked by Lion

Arab Horseman Attacked by Lion

Frightened Horse

Frightened Horse

A Moroccan Saddling a Horse

A Moroccan Saddling a Horse

The Horse

The Horse

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable

Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable

White Horse (Study)

White Horse (Study)

It’s Important To Appreciate The Masters

So why not check out horses through the eyes of Durer, Leonardo da Vinci,
George Stubbs & Picasso?