John Walter (or Wharton) Tempest, with a Horse

Description

A young boy stands beside a large pale horse, one hand near the reins. He wears a dark jacket, red-brown waistcoat, and pale trousers. The head and shoulder of the horse fill much of the background, with a muted landscape beyond.

About John Walter (Or Wharton) Tempest, with a Horse Reproduction

Brown, cream, and green tones shape the animal and setting. The clothing of the boy gives the foreground a warm accent, while the pale body of the horse creates a broad light field. The vertical composition includes both figures from head to foot.

The horse and child stand close, creating a clear relationship between handler and animal. The reins connect their forms, while the distant sky and hills keep the scene open. The boy stands beside a large pale horse, one hand near the reins. He wears a dark jacket, pale breeches, and high boots. The horse fills much of the composition, with its head lowered and tack visible. A muted field and cloudy sky appear behind them. The upright figure contrasts of the boy with the broad body of the animal and lowered neck. The lowered head of the horse and pale mane occupy the left side, while the boy stands beside its shoulder. Reins and harness cross the body of the animal. His boots and breeches contrast with the grassy ground.

The hand-painted reproduction

ByMuseum offers John Walter (or Wharton) Tempest, with a Horse by George Romney as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. A vertical placement preserves the boy and full horse.

• The horse fills much of the background.
• The boy wears a warm red-brown waistcoat.
• Painted individually in oil on canvas.
• Select the available size and presentation on this page.