Mares and Foal

Mares and Foal, a painting by Sawrey Gilpin (1770-1780), is an oval-shaped artwork housed at the Yale Center for British Art. Measuring 0.121 meters in width and 0.159 meters in height, the painting depicts a pastoral scene. 



The artwork shows four horses and a foal in a landscape setting. A light-grey mare stands slightly apart from a chestnut mare and her foal, which are positioned closer to a dark-colored horse partially obscured by the trees. A dark brown foal stands to the left of the scene. The horses are depicted in a relaxed posture, seemingly grazing. 



The background features a lush, dark green grove of trees under a muted, pinkish-toned sky. The overall style suggests a focus on naturalism and a calm, peaceful atmosphere.