Study of the Watch 1930s

Cyprián Majerník’s “Study of the Watch” is a watercolor painting from the 1930s that depicts two horses standing side-by-side with a rider on one of them. The painting utilizes earthy tones and a simple composition that focuses on the horses’ musculature and the figures' poses. The artist’s brushstrokes are loose and expressive, suggesting a quick sketch, which gives the work an almost sculptural quality. The painting was created during Majerník's relatively brief career, which tragically ended during World War II.