Moritz Veit – The Horse Painter

Moritz Veit (1867–c. 1930) devoted his paintings entirely to the horse—not merely as a motif, but as a living being full of power, dignity, and movement. His works depict equestrian scenes, horse races, and rural impressions, always with a keen sense of anatomy and atmosphere.

Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Veit combined artistic precision with emotional depth. Works such as "At the Horse Race" and "Draught Horse (Haflinger)" reflect his attention to detail and his ability to capture dynamics on canvas.

He also made his mark in the applied arts – for example with the well-known advertising poster “Riding Trousers Hermann Scherrer” from 1904.

Today, his works are rare but prized—especially among connoisseurs of classical animal painting. For collectors, they represent not only craftsmanship but also lasting moments of quiet grandeur.