A Waggon and a Team of Horses 1852

Rosa Bonheur, a prominent 19th-century French artist, is renowned for her animal paintings. "A Waggon and a Team of Horses" (1852) exemplifies her mastery of depicting the strength and grace of these animals. The painting showcases a group of horses pulling a covered wagon along a dirt road, demonstrating Bonheur’s keen observation of their anatomy and movement. Her realist style captures the details of the animals, their harness, and the surrounding landscape, while also conveying the power and dignity of these working animals.