Gray Mare and a Chestnut Foal 1846

John Frederick Lewis’s watercolor "Gray Mare and a Chestnut Foal" (1846) depicts a tender scene of a mare nursing her foal in a rural stable. The muted tones of the watercolor create a soft, harmonious atmosphere. The white mare's gentle expression and the chestnut foal’s delicate features emphasize the warmth and innocence of the scene. The barn's half-timbered structure and the glimpse of a donkey in the background contribute to the rustic charm of the painting. This work captures the essence of a simple moment in the life of animals in the countryside.