A Team of Horses by Charles Tschaggeny. Two powerful workhorses, one bay and one black, stand harnessed to a wooden cart against a rustic, light-colored stone wall.

A Team of Horses

Charles Tschaggeny

1855 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 19th-century study of two draft horses harnessed for work, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

This 1855 oil painting by Belgian artist Charles Tschaggeny showcases his exceptional skill in animalier subjects. Two powerful draft horses, a bay and a black, are depicted with remarkable anatomical precision as they stand harnessed to a simple cart against a weathered stable wall. The work is characterized by its earthy palette and attentive rendering of texture, from the horses' coats to the weathered stone of the building.