Who created "Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse"?

Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse was created by Philips Wouwerman in c. 1652 - c. 1655.

When was "Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse" created?

This artwork was created c. 1652 - c. 1655.

What medium is "Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse"?

Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse is oil on canvas.

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Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse

Philips Wouwerman

c. 1652 - c. 1655

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 61.5cm × w 54.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

farrier, shoeing-smith

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1808

Notes

signatuur, met monogram, rechtsonder (letters van de voornaam in ligatuur): ‘PHiLs W’ in monogram

Collection Type

paintings

About Philips Wouwerman

1619–1668 • Dutch Republic

Specialized in military and hunting scenes in which horses are prominent. Son of a little known painter in Alkmaar, Paul Joosten Wouwerman. Philips died at the age of 48 reportedly as the result of an accident, having created a large number of landscapes, battle scenes and the elegant life of his time, set in castles, parties, hunting, huntsmen and prized horses.