Sort hest 1777 - 1831

"Sort Hest" (Black Horse) is a graphite drawing on paper created between 1777 and 1831 by Danish artist Christian David Gebauer. The drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a single horse in profile, standing against a plain background. The artist's detailed rendering highlights the animal's musculature and the textural quality of its coat, showcasing Gebauer's skill in animal portraiture. This work is a fine example of 18th-century Danish art, demonstrating Gebauer's mastery of naturalistic detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subject.