In the light of the stable by Pictures by Annick

About "In the light of the stable"

by Pictures by Annick

About the artwork

This vertical colour photograph shows a white horse in the centre, with a subtle grey-spotted coat. The horse is inside a dark stable or barn and is lit by natural light that appears to come from the front or obliquely from above. This brings out the texture of the coat and atmospherically highlights the animal against an almost completely black background. This creates a dramatic contrast between subject and surroundings, giving all the attention to the horse.

The horse wears a black ear net with an ornate, curved border of white beads, indicating use during dressage or training. It also wears a brown leather bridle with silver buckles and attachment points, including reins that hang loosely along the neck. The horse's ears are pointed forward and the gaze is calm and focused, with a slight curve in the neck that exudes elegance and strength.

The horse's stance, with one leg placed slightly forward, suggests alertness and movement. No rider is visible, reinforcing the animal in itself as the main subject. In the background, the outlines of a wheelbarrow and a stable fence are vaguely visible, but they largely disappear in the darkness of the interior. The horse's tail and hind legs also gradually disappear into the shadows, adding depth to the picture.

The dominant colours are:

#E5E5E5 (light grey coat)

#2C2C2C (background)

#4B3621 (brown leather)

#0F0F0F (black earset)

#B0B0B0 (mane and shadows)

The mood of the photo is calm, powerful and professional. The quality is high, with fine detail and light film grain giving the image character.