The White Horse Appraisal

Reproduction Print of John Constable's 'The White Horse'

This item is a printed reproduction of the 1819 oil painting 'The White Horse' by the renowned English Romantic landscape painter John Constable. The print depicts a tranquil river scene on the Stour in Suffolk, featuring a large barge being ferried across a river bend, with a prominent white horse standing aboard the vessel. The composition is characterized by lush greenery, mature trees on the left bank, a quaint wooden footbridge in the mid-ground, and a wide, cloud-filled sky that occupies a large portion of the upper half. Physically, the item appears to be a paper-based print, likely a magazine clipping or an educational card, rather than a fine-art lithograph. It lacks a frame and is currently affixed to a blue textured plastic surface with two small pieces of yellowish adhesive tape at the top and bottom centers. The condition shows visible wear, including curling at the right corners, slight creasing throughout, and irregular edges, suggesting it has been handled frequently or salvaged. There are no visible artist signatures or publisher marks on the front surface. The print captures the earthy browns, deep greens, and soft blue-greys of the original Romantic style work, though the clarity is diminished by the printing quality and current state of preservation. It represents a 19th-century masterwork in a modern, informal reproduction format.