Rubini 1847

"Rubini" is a painting by Fritz Thomsen, created in 1847 and currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork depicts a chestnut horse, possibly a thoroughbred, standing in a stable with a groom. The horse, a focal point, is depicted with meticulous detail, highlighting its muscular build and elegant stance. Thomsen captures the moment of a horse’s grooming, a common theme in equestrian art, emphasizing the bond between horse and human. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, showcases Thomsen's mastery of depicting animal anatomy and realistic depiction of a horse's temperament.