A Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse

Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby
Artwork: A Blacksmith Shoeing a Horse
Description: This painting shows a blacksmith at work in his forge. The blacksmith is holding the horse’s leg with his left hand while he hammers a horseshoe onto the horse’s hoof with his right hand. The horse is standing on a wooden platform, and there is a young boy standing next to the horse. The boy is holding the horse’s mane with his left hand and his right hand is resting on the horse’s back. There is a dog lying on the ground next to the boy. The painting is in a dark and shadowy style, with the only light coming from the forge fire.
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