Friesian
by Barbara Keith
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9.000 x 12.000 inches
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Title
Friesian
Artist
Barbara Keith
Medium
Mixed Media - Watercolor Enhanced Colored Pencil On Satin Finish Arches Watercolor Paper
Description
Original available, if interested make an offer - all reasonable offers will be considered.
The Friesian (also Frizian) is a horse breed originating in Friesland, in the Netherlands. Although the conformation of the breed resembles that of a light draught horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. It is believed that during the Middle Ages, ancestors of Friesian horses were in great demand as war horses throughout continental Europe. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armour. In the Late Middle Ages, heavier, draught type animals were needed. Though the breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion, the modern-day Friesian horse is growing in numbers and popularity, used both in harness and under saddle. Most recently, the breed is being introduced to the field of dressage (Wikipedia).
Complete 2006 after 8.01 hours spread over 5 days.
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June 11th, 2012
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Comments (52)
Conni Schaftenaar
this is a fabulous work, Barbara - Friesians are SOOO gorgeous, and what a wonderful horse to ride! F
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Barbara!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Mix Your Media"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Conni Schaftenaar
Lovely, lovely work, Barbara! Yes, Friesians are lovely, graceful horses to ride and drive - a great "crossover" horse for many uses, and SOOO gorgeous! F
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"