Equestrian & Animals
The Start of the Race of the Riderless Horses
Horace Vernet
A powerful Romantic painting capturing the raw energy and chaos at the start of Rome's riderless horse race.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
Figure Studies
Germania
Christian Köhler
A powerful 19th-century allegorical work depicting the awakening of a nation through classical figures and dramatic light.
Equestrian & Animals
Equestrian Portrait of Prince Boris Yusupov
Antoine-Jean Gros
A dynamic Napoleonic-era equestrian portrait featuring Prince Boris Yusupov in ornate hunting dress.
Figure Studies
La République
Alexandre-Marie Colin
A heroic 19th-century allegorical scene depicting the French Republic as a triumphant figure with a guardian lion.
Equestrian & Animals
Epsom Races: Preparing to Start
James Pollard
A lively 19th-century British sporting scene capturing the anticipation and energy of a horse race preparation.
Contains nudity
Equestrian & Animals
The Race of the Riderless Horses
Théodore Géricault
A dynamic Romantic-era study capturing the raw power and chaotic energy of horses and their handlers.