Horses Bitten by Flies
- Artist
- Paul-Albert Besnard
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Animal painting
"Horses Bitten by Flies" is a compelling Animal painting rendered in oil, capturing a vivid moment of nature’s raw realism. The artist employs techniques reminiscent of Impressionism, with loose brushstrokes and a focus on light and movement, conveying the restless energy of the horses and the pervasive annoyance of flies. The painting’s detailed depiction of the horses’ contorted postures emphasizes their discomfort in a manner that blends naturalistic observation with a subtle, emotional depth, making it a striking example of expressive Animal painting.
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