Shoeing

"Shoeing" is an 1844 oil on canvas by British artist Edwin Landseer, renowned for his animal painting. This work exemplifies Romanticism through its detailed and emotive portrayal of a mare named Old Betty being shoed by a farrier. The scene also includes a donkey and a bloodhound named Laura, with a caged blackbird above, emphasizing Landseer’s fascination with animals. Commissioned by Jacob Bell, the painting captures the tenderness and character of animals, blending meticulous realism with romantic sentiment.