The Horses of Valentin Serov

Valentin Serov was a Russian painter and one of the premier portrait artists of his era. His favorite models were actors, artists & writers, however he managed to throw a horse or two in there for the equine lovers.

A Variety of Styles

Although he stuck mainly to portraiture, his style encompassed many different phases and each piece reflected the subject on a number of levels. He was as fond of soft, intimate portraits of women and children as he was of bolder, more intense portraits of military men.

His work evokes feelings of spontaneity and movement and it is clear that he appreciated the lovely lines & whimsical nature of the equine animal.

Bathing of a Horse

Portrait of Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich

Peasant Woman in a Cart

Portrait of Prince Felix Yusupov, Count Sumarokov-Elstone

In a Village. Peasant Woman with a Horse

Maria Mamontova Riding a Horse

Horses on a Shore

Peter II and Princess Elizabeth Petrovna Riding with Hounds

Colts at Watering Place

Artists Love Horses

A theory I seem to be proving on a weekly basis, if you enjoyed this post, there are plenty more artistic horses to check out.

Horses of the Masters