En stående hest med seletøj 1855 - 1920

Theodor Philipsen's "En stående hest med seletøj," is a sculpture that arrests our attention with its earth-toned palette and textured surface. The artist's hands are evident in the materiality of the sculpture, animating the figure of the horse with an inherent sense of weight and presence. The horse, presented in a moment of stillness, is adorned with a harness, suggesting a life of labor. Philipsen is known for his interest in rendering animals within their specific environments, in both painting and sculpture. Here the sculpture functions not merely as a representation but as an exploration of form and space. Philipsen's sculptural choices can be seen as a dialogue with the Impressionist movement. Though he was never formally part of the group he shared their interest in capturing fleeting moments in form. This sculpture stands as an object of aesthetic contemplation, embedded with layers of social and historical meaning.