Equestrian & Animals
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of primal tension between a white horse and a lion.
Horse Frightened by Lightning
Eugène Delacroix
1824 · Paper, Watercolor Paint
A masterpiece of Romanticism depicting a white horse recoiling in terror against a turbulent, stormy sky.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Created around 1824, this watercolor by Eugène Delacroix epitomizes the Romantic movement's fascination with the sublime power of nature. The dramatic contrast between the luminous white horse and the dark, swirling storm clouds creates an intense sense of movement and visceral emotional tension, characteristic of Delacroix's masterful technique.
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