“Grey Gelding” is a painting by the renowned artist Lucian Freud, created in 2003. The artwork, situated within the Expressionism movement, utilizes oil on canvas as its medium to depict an animal subject. This specific animal painting remains in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a grey horse with a defined, lifelike presence. The horse is captured head-on, its expressive eyes and textured mane painted with skillful, textured brushstrokes that evoke a sense of vitality and character. The detailed attention given to the horse’s features, such as the subtle gradations of color and shadow, highlights Freud’s masterful technique. The background, rendered in earthy tones, juxtaposes the horse’s pale coat, bringing the subject into sharp focus and illustrating the emotional intensity associated with Expressionism.
