Sunday, November 13, 2011

Horses in Art

Horse in Lascaux cave


Horses have been the subject of art renderings that date back to prehistoric times. Some of the most famous depictions of horses were found in the famous Lascaux caves and are estimated to be about 16,000 years old. From racehorses to workhorses, horses have been revered throughout history. In the past when horses were used as a means of transportation, these great creatures took soldiers into battle. As a result, artists felt compelled to capture the horses' majestic demeanor. Though they are less well represented today, horses are still considered a favorite subject of some artists.



Rouillard - Cheval a la Herse.

"Horse From The Temptation Of Saint Anthony" by Salvador Dali


Tang horse



SmithKlein Gallery has several artists who have created some beautiful sculptural horse pieces. A few are listed below:



Giuseppe Palumbo - Running Free








Lorri Acott-Flowler- Mare & Foal





Siri Hollander- Black Horse

Linda Raynolds- Friends

Jim Budish -Horse I

James Vilona - Modern Horse


Sandy Graves- Storm Cloud

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