Karl, der bringer vand til to heste (kopi efter Paulus Potters maleri på Louvre) 1906

Theodor Philipsen made "Karl, der bringer vand til to heste (kopi efter Paulus Potters maleri på Louvre)" with pastel. It's like Philipsen is speaking to Potter across time, echoing his themes of labor and the land with a softened touch. The pastels blend into each other so softly, like a memory or a half-formed dream. It is as if he wants us to feel the dust and the quietness, as well as the connection between man and animal. Look at the way the sky bleeds into the horizon, pale blues and pinks smudging together. The strokes are broad and free, especially around the horse, giving a sense of movement and life. I can’t help but think of Corot, who also embraced the beauty of the everyday with a similar tenderness. This piece isn’t just about horses and water; it’s about the simple poetry of existence. It's a fleeting moment of beauty captured with gentle honesty, inviting us to find our own peace in the ordinary.