In this painting, three horses are depicted in full stride, their powerful forms captured in bold, blocky shapes. The sense of vigor in this painting leads the viewer to imagine that these horses are galloping across an Appalachian meadow, free and unburdened. The horses are staggered as they run. At the front of the pack is the brown horse whose head dips slightly as he catches speed with sharp aerodynamics. Behind him is the white horse, looking up to view the meadow ahead. Last is the black horse, her mane billowing in the wind as she exudes a sense of grace and power.
They run not for the destination, but for the pure sake of running. They run to express their spirit of untamed joy and freedom. Their movement is a celebration of life and energy, unbound by any constraints. As they surge forward together, they are driven by an innate desire to experience their own power. The dynamic sense of motion and energy in the subject is reflected in the sweeping brushwork, seen especially in the horses’ manes. The interplay between structured forms and dynamic lines creates a vivid impression of speed and vitality. The semi-abstract quality of the painting breaks down forms into geometric elements while still maintaining recognizable features.
Video of this painting of wild horses running sideways:
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