After Otto Eerelman, Mecklenburg Horse, 1898, Lithograph on Paper

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This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 40. Le Cheval du Meklembourg, the Mecklenburg horse, one of northern … Read more This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 40. Le Cheval du Meklembourg, the Mecklenburg horse, one of northern Germany’s established warmblood breeds. Valued for its strength, soundness, and reliable temperament, the Mecklenburg horse was widely used in agriculture, carriage work, and regional breeding programs in the late nineteenth century.

The horse is presented in a calm, formal side-on portrait within a stable interior, emphasizing muscular build, balance, and practical elegance.

This sheet forms part of the distinguished Belgian equestrian series L’Espèce Chevaline à Travers le Monde. The series was issued as a deluxe loose-leaf publication rather than a bound book and consisted of 40 colour plates in total. Only 150 complete sets were produced, intended for breeders, collectors, and official equestrian institutions, making individual plates scarce and increasingly sought after.

The lithograph was executed after a painting by Otto Eerelman, one of the leading European horse painters of the late nineteenth century. On the reverse of the sheet is an original printed note reading: Espèce Chevaline. Ouvrage contenant 40 planches en couleurs. Édition de la Librairie Néerlandaise à Anvers. This verso inscription provides contemporary confirmation of the series title, the complete set of plates, and the Antwerp publisher. Issued as a finished loose sheet and intended for framing from the outset, this lithograph appeals both to collectors of equestrian and sporting art and to interior designers seeking refined, timeless horse imagery. The sober stable setting and warm colour palette make it particularly suitable for country houses, libraries, studies, or elegant modern interiors. This is an original nineteenth-century lithograph, not a reproduction or later print.

Condition report: Good condition. Light, even age-related toning and scattered foxing consistent with age. Colours remain warm and well preserved. No folds or hard creases observed. Minor edge wear only. Technique: Colour lithograph Maker: After Otto Eerelman, Netherlands / Belgium, circa 1898 See less