Portrait of a White Horse in a Stable Interior, English School, Late 19th Century

A quietly arresting equestrian portrait, this oil on canvas captures a solitary white horse poised with dignified stillness before a timber stable backdrop. The composition is rich in atmospheric detail—from the raking light across the floorboards to the rustic textures of barrels, ladders, and planks—imbuing the scene with a sense of rural serenity and narrative depth.

Executed with a refined hand, the painting likely hails from the English School, circa late 19th century. The horse’s elegant stance and calm expression evoke the genre’s traditional focus on animals of status and grace. Housed in its original carved wooden frame with a classic Greek key border, the work remains unpretentious yet quietly monumental.

Sourced from a private collection in London, England, this piece offers both charm and sophistication—perfectly suited to layered interiors, libraries, or equestrian-inspired vignettes.

Dimensions (Framed):

Height: 15.75 in. (40 cm)

Width: 21.5 in. (54.6 cm)

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Frame:

Original carved wood frame with Greek key detailing

Origin:

Believed to be English, late 19th century

Provenance: Private collection, London, England

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina to the frame. The canvas presents beautifully, with minor signs of age that add to its character.