Equestrian & Animals
Karl XI's Horse 'Blå Tigern'
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
A majestic 17th-century portrait of a royal horse with a unique spotted coat against a moody horizon.
Den Lille Engländaren, King Karl XI's Horse
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 17th-century equestrian portrait captures a majestic dapple-grey horse in a dramatic rearing pose.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1680 by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, this work depicts 'Den Lille Engländaren' (The Little Englishman), a favored horse of the Swedish King Karl XI. The composition emphasizes the horse's power and grace through its dynamic rearing posture and the detailed rendering of its dappled coat against a moody, atmospheric landscape.
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