Jutta 1834 - 1872

Fritz Thomsen's "Jutta" (1834-1872) is an oil painting depicting a chestnut mare stepping out of a stable. The painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Thomsen's skill in portraying animal anatomy and movement. The horse's muscular form and the play of light and shadow create a sense of realism, while the open stable door and the glimpse of countryside beyond suggest a sense of freedom. Thomsen's detailed approach to animal portraiture was a hallmark of 19th-century Danish art.