Old World Portraits
Boy with a Little Horse
Ivan Žabota
A charming early 20th-century portrait of a child playing with a toy rocking horse, rendered in soft, painterly strokes.
The Hobby Horse
Robert Peckham
1842 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming and vibrant 19th-century American folk painting depicting two children with their spirited rocking horse.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created around 1842 by Robert Peckham, 'The Hobby Horse' is a premier example of American folk portraiture. The scene captures two children in bold red and green garments flanking a meticulously detailed spotted rocking horse, all set within an interior rich with Victorian-era patterns and domestic warmth.
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