The Horse of Ostend

1921

Robert Austin

Associated Names
Robert Austin

Artist, British, 1895 - 1973

Twenty-One Gallery

Publisher

This is a drawing of a large horse standing in an urban square. The drawing features a detailed depiction of a horse harnessed in gear, standing on a cobblestone area. Behind the horse are a series of buildings with gabled roofs and large windows. The foreground showcases the texture of the cobblestones and a small canal or gutter running beside the horse. The scene conveys a sense of time and place, capturing the juxtaposition of the powerful animal against the structured, human-made environment. The piece is executed with fine lines and attention to detail, creating a realistic portrayal of the horse and its surroundings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.92 × 19.05 cm (5 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1025

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fine Art Society 2001, no. 28, ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Dodgson, Campbell. A Catalogue of Etchings and Engravings by Robert Austin, R.E., 1913-1929. London: Twenty-One Gallery, 1930, no. 28, ii/ii.

2001

  • Drawings and Prints by Robert Sargent Austin, with a Complete Catalog of His Prints. London: Fine Art Society, 2001, no. 28.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Austin 21; lower center in graphite: Robert Austin 1922

Wikidata ID

Q64961320

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