Watering Horses 1791

"Watering Horses" is a 1791 oil painting by George Morland, renowned for his depictions of rural English life. The painting portrays a man in a red coat, watering two horses near a thatched cottage. The scene is set in a verdant landscape, with a large tree casting a shadow over the foreground. The painting is a characteristic example of Morland's style, which focused on everyday scenes of working-class life, often infused with a sense of sentimentality. The painting's focus on animals and the peaceful rural setting resonated with audiences of the time, who appreciated Morland's ability to capture the beauty and simplicity of country life.