19th-Century Austrian School, Lady Riding A Grey Mare, Perchtoldsdorf, Vienna

19th-Century Austrian School, Lady Riding A Grey Mare, Perchtoldsdorf, ViennaThis charming mid 19th century European watercolour depicts a young lady riding a grey mare before a view of Berg Perchtoldsdorf, Austria. During the 19th century, aristocratic women adored their horses and rode frequently for pleasure, travel and hunting. As such, riding habits were developed specifically for equestrian activities to cater for the increasing number of fashion conscious ladies on horseback. Here, in around 1860, the lady is wearing a

It’s painted with confidence and the prominent white collar adds interest and structure

Clare was a master of still life

a blazing sun sets amid a radiant light - so accurately rendered that we’re compelled to look away

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 37” x 46” / 94cm x 117cmYear of creation: c

A few small marks here and there

Her dark attire is particularly unusual - children weren’t expected to wear black in mourning and it’s quite a statement

red waistcoat and brown overcoat

817 achieved at Bukowskis

In Germany

produced ‘The anatomy of the bones

and even the floor itself is undulant

Karl Behm (1858-1905) depicts an impressive 17th-century wedding