Fine study of a noble brown race horse was executed in 1840-1850s and due to the very close manner and quality was attributed to the hand of important German horse and military painter Albrecht Adam ( 1786 - 1862). For comparison see similar study , represanted in the exhibition cataloque " Albrecht Adam and his family" (in German), Munich, 1982. . Literature: artist dictionary by Thieme/Becker(in German), Leipzig, 1999; "Albrecht Adam and his family" (in German), Munich, 1982. Inscription: unsigned. Technique: oil on canvas, later laid down on cardboard.. Original period gold-plated frame. . Measurements: unframed w 12 3/8" x h 11" (31,5 x 28 cm), framed w 16 3/8" x h 17 1/2" (41,5 x 44,5 cm). Condition: in very good condition.