Ridende bonde på en stejlende hest by Wilhelm Marstrand

Ridende bonde på en stejlende hest 1860

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

coffee painting

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Ridende bonde på en stejlende hest" (1860) is a pencil drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand (1810-1873). The artwork depicts a farmer on a rearing horse, captured in a dynamic pose. The drawing is characterized by delicate lines and subtle shading, highlighting the movement and energy of the scene. This sketch is a study for a larger painting, and it exemplifies Marstrand's mastery of depicting everyday life in Denmark. The work is currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.