Two Horses in a Meadow near a Gate by Paulus Potter. A dark bay horse and a white horse stand in a grassy meadow beside a rustic wooden gate under an expansive sky.

Two Horses in a Meadow near a Gate

Paulus Potter

1649 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterful Dutch Golden Age study of two horses in a vast, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Office
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Warm beige, Olive green

About the piece

This 1649 work by Dutch master Paulus Potter depicts a dark bay and a white horse with exceptional realism and character. Set within a tranquil meadow near a weathered wooden gate, the painting showcases the artist's celebrated skill in capturing the quiet dignity of animals against a vast, light-filled landscape.

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