Horse’s head in watercolour and Indian ink by MadameRuiz

Horse Head in Watercolour and Indian Ink is a powerful and atmospheric horse portrait by MadameRuiz. The original artwork was hand-painted with Indian ink and coloured inks on Arches watercolour paper. The original, in 50 x 70 cm format, is available directly from the artist.

The loose brushwork, transparent washes and spontaneous ink splashes give the work an authentic, handcrafted character.

For Werk aan de Muur, the painting has been digitally refined in Photoshop. The original horse portrait was not recreated, but carefully prepared for high-quality reproduction. The artwork has been placed on a linen-like background and enhanced with extra white accents, allowing the horse’s head to stand out with strength and clarity.

The expression of the horse is central to this portrait. Its gentle gaze, head, bridle and muscular shapes are combined with loose ink marks, transparent colour fields and expressive splashes. The result is a horse painting that feels strong, sensitive and elegant at the same time.

The colour palette consists of dark brown, burgundy, warm grey, taupe, black, white and rust-coloured accents. These natural tones give the artwork a warm and timeless appearance. The linen-like background adds depth and makes the work suitable for interiors where nature, calm, craftsmanship and character are important.

The strength of this horse portrait lies in the combination of recognisability and abstraction. The horse is clearly present, but not fully defined. Some parts are delicately detailed, while others dissolve into ink, water, stains and transparent layers. This keeps the image lively and artistic.

This artwork looks beautiful in a country-style interior, modern classic home, farmhouse interior, industrial space, warm living room, hallway, bedroom, office, riding school, stable or equestrian practice. It is also a meaningful gift for horse lovers.

For anyone looking for a horse head painting, watercolour horse portrait, horse wall art, animal portrait, country-style horse art or stylish wall decoration with a horse, this work offers a warm combination of expression, craftsmanship and natural elegance. Together with the jumping horse, this portrait forms a strong diptych. Both works share the same technique, colour palette, materials and subject: horses.