De to heste; Møllehesten 1845

"De to heste; Møllehesten" (The Two Horses; The Mill Horse) is an 1845 lithograph by Danish artist Adolph Kittendorff (1820-1902), currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This piece features two distinct scenes depicting horses in their natural environments, with a clear focus on animal anatomy and the rural landscape. The detailed portrayal of the horses suggests Kittendorff’s interest in capturing the beauty of nature through meticulous observation. This artwork is a testament to his skillful use of line and shading in the medium of lithography, demonstrating his mastery of the art form.