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The Stable

A boy leads a white horse into the stable as a storm is brewing outside. Inside the stable is a brown horse drinking out of a bucket and a stable boy fetching more hay. In the background, a man and a boy brave the bad weather. Although Philips Wouwerman was first and foremost known as a landscape painter, he was also renowned by his contemporaries for his unique ability to paint horses with great precision and accuracy. The anatomy and movement patterns of horses are brought into focus in his travellers’ stable paintings, while the surrounding landscape often merely serve as the outer framework for the scene. They can accordingly be regarded as animal studies rather than actual landscape paintings. In this work, the white and brown horse also take prominent places in the composition of the painting, while the bleak landscape help lend a certain depth and mood to the scene.

Questions & Answers

Where does "The Stable" stand among Philips Wouwerman's recurring subjects?

Among Philips Wouwerman's recorded themes - dutch realism, van laer influence, rural labor, everyday life, weather's impact, vulnerability, horse mastery, animal studies - "The Stable" brings its own focus on horse painting, stable scene, rural life, stormy weather, dutch art, animal studies, golden age, landscape.

Can I see "The Stable" by Philips Wouwerman on my own wall before buying?

"The Stable" by Philips Wouwerman can be previewed on your own wall with the artwork's AR Preview page, using augmented reality on a compatible device.

Where can I find a guide to "The Stable"?

A Guide page is available for "The Stable" by Philips Wouwerman: a printable factsheet about the artwork, designed for students and classroom use.

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Philips Wouwerman (1619 – 1668)

Explore the dynamic world of Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668), a Dutch Golden Age master! Discover his captivating hunting, landscape & battle scenes featuring skilled depictions of horses.

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