Head Portraits of Horses

Head portratis of horses

The oil on canvas gives to the pictures of horses a special realism and unique quality, very suitable for traditional equestrian art. The durability and status of this old technique makes the oil painting a very good option among other works of art.

An oil head portrait makes an excellent tribute to your best horses. Exquisite details and natural colors of the oil painting technique can easily make a great difference for your room or office.

This is a small selection of head portraits of horses. Enter each section by clicking on the images below. You will be able to view a larger version by clicking on the thumbnails.

Many of this originals are sold before they appear on the site. If you are interested in original art, please feel free to e-mail me at any time. Commissions are welcome.

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Framing and hanging your horse oil painting

Glass it's not necesary for this kind or artwork, since a good varnish can give the oil painting enough protection.
Hang your horse painting in a wall with good natural ligth avoiding direct sunlight, since this will cause a gradual fading of the colors.
The extreme temperatures also can cause damages to the painting. Artificial lights in the frame or very nearby are not recommended. The correct artificial lighting would be a directional focus located at a distance of at least three feet of the painting.

Cleaning your oil painting is very simple, basically you have to remove the dust of the surface with a soft brush.
Do not use a vacum cleaner. Do not wet the painting or shake the canvas to remove dust.

With this simple cares you are ready to exhibit your horse oil painting.