Tending the horses - Wouterus Verschuur (1812 - 1874)

Oil on panel
Signed lower left: "W. Verschuur"

Wouterus Verschuur was a Dutch painter of animal subjects, and landscapes.
As part of his eduction Verschuur had to copy works by the 17th century painter Philips, Wouwerman.

As is visible in our painting, Verschuur was a master at faithfullydepicting horses, both by breed and posture. The horses were often placed centrally, in a beam of light In doing so, he adhered to the chiaroscuro tradition.