Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable (1860) by Eugene Delacroix

Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable - Eugene Delacroix - 1860

Artwork Information

TitleArab Horses Fighting in a Stable
ArtistEugene Delacroix
Date1860
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions64.6 x 81 cm
Art MovementOrientalism
Current LocationMusee du Louvre, Paris
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About Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable

Eugène Delacroix painted “Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable” in 1856-1860, a masterpiece currently held at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. The painting depicts two Arabian stallions entangled and fighting vigorously. It is one of Delacroix’s last artworks.

The artist used short, energetic brushstrokes to create an action-packed scene full of drama. By careful manipulation of light and shadow, he portrays movement and intensity while also highlighting the physical beauty of the horses. Throughout his life, Delacroix had been fascinated with horses – he found inspiration during his travels to Morocco where he experienced the aura of Arabian horses.

Delacroix’s showmanship is evidenced by how he twisted forms into a single writhing framework highlighting their lines’ beauty as they vibrantly express physical differences with skin tones and bodily configurations that reflect lifelike actions on display. Notably, Arab Horses Fighting in a Stable appears to be imbued with both ferocity and grace. Overall it communicates passion for creatures enjoying their strength, power, speed- all aspects indicated by building up shades of red colors symbolizing life energies powering them up based on passionate chaos.

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