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Edoardo Ettore Forti
Study of Three Horses

$5,000
£3,788.92
€4,416.17
CA$7,147.16
A$7,236.68
CHF 4,116.92
MX$87,948.30
NOK 48,664.10
SEK 48,408.45
DKK 33,011.95

About the Item

Ettore Forti (Italian, 1850-1940) "Study of Three Horses" Signed lower left Sight size: 9.5 x 16 inches Frame size: 16 x 22 inches Oil on Board Ettore Forti, the academically trained Italian painter celebrated for his meticulously rendered Roman genre scenes, remains best known for richly appointed interiors, elegant figures, and archaeological detail. His work, often associated with the influence of Lawrence Alma‑Tadema, typically depicts the luxurious daily life of the ancient Roman upper class, executed with a polished, exacting hand. The painting represents a compelling departure from Forti’s more familiar Pompeian tableaux. Study of Three Horses reveals the artist’s command of anatomical precision and expressive brushwork. The three equine heads emerge from a muted, atmospheric ground, their forms modeled with vigorous strokes and a restrained palette of umber, chestnut, and charcoal. The dynamic handling of paint—particularly in the central head, rendered with a looser, almost impressionistic touch—suggests a studio study or preparatory work, offering rare insight into Forti’s process outside his highly finished salon compositions
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    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU170218353722

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