A Farm-Hand Riding a Horse to Water 1853

"A Farm-Hand Riding a Horse to Water" is a bronze sculpture by Georg Christian Freund, created in 1853 and currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The sculpture depicts a farmhand, seated on a horse, which is bending down to drink from a water source. This realistic portrayal captures a moment of daily life in the 19th century and exemplifies Freund's skill in depicting both human and animal figures. The sculpture's detailed rendering of the horse and rider's anatomy creates a sense of naturalism, while its intimate scale invites viewers to connect with the subject matter.