Before the invention of the automobile, the horse was the only means of transportation for most people. Horse were used to show status, for sports and war. This animal was a companion and was involved in human life in several ways.
Afternoon Lambency, Miyasako Masaaki, 2006, From the collection of: Adachi Museum of Art
This artwork capture jockeys on racehorses dashing across a track. The visual theme in this piece is movement. The painting captures a snapshot of a climax of race as one horse takes the lead and the others try to close the distance.
Riders at the Tegernsee, Wilhelm von Kobell, 1832, From the collection of: Alte Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
An Equestrian take a pose.The figure in the painting looks like a man of great wealth. The man and his horse posture is prim and proper.
Aiding a Comrade, Frederic Remington, 1889/1890, From the collection of: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting capture a rider falling off his horse. In the mist of the chaos, the fallen rider's friends come to his aid. This painting allow the onlooker to experiance the confusion with the riders.
A Grey Horse, van Dyck, Sir Anthony, Before 1641, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
This is a painting of a riding horse. The horse is in mid-step.The artist made the background look hazy.
Circassian Holding a Horse by Its Bridle, DELACROIX, Eugène, 1858, From the collection of: Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
A warrior and his horse pose for this portrait. The warrior was his sword sheathed by his waist. The warrior's uniform and the horse's saddle also match. The backdrops is a smoky mountainside.
Красноармеец на коне, Герасимов Сергей Васильевич, 1944, From the collection of: The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA)
In this painting, a man and his horse trek along a winding rode amid slushy snow. A car facing the opposite direction towards the city seems to be broken down. In the horizon, you can see what appears to be towers and farther down you can see the water. I feel the theme of this painting is a horse is more dependable than a car. A car can break down and leave the driver stranded by a horse will keep moving.
Horse Frightened by a Lion, George Stubbs, 1770, From the collection of: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
In this painting, a horse is taken aback by a lion hiding in the shade. The artist captures the horse form accurately. The horse's tail is tucked between his legs. From our perspective, the lines in the horse's hind legs show the horse is healthy and possibly someone's property.
The Abduction of Europa, Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, 1632, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
On a foggy day, a woman makes her great ecsape on a cow through the water. Meanwhile, a man on a horse and carriage helplessly look on. The man's female companions look on from the bank. The horses look uninterested with what's taking place. The name of this painting is "The Abduction of Europa" but as I analyze the painting, I can't tell who's being abductioned. It looks like the lady is fleeing under her own free will.
Tapestry showing the Triumph of Constantine over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Figural composition designed in 1622 by Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish (active Italy, Antwerp, and England), 1577 - 1640, 1623-1625, From the collection of: Philadelphia Museum of Art
In this tapestry, horses are depicted in war. They are seen trampling men and carrying spear-wielding riders into battle. The entire seen shows chaos and the animals caught between the warring factions.
Crow Indians Firing into the Agency, Frederic Remington, 1887, From the collection of: Amon Carter Museum of American Art
In this painting, a group of Native Americans on horseback firing on something off-screen.The painting was done in Black-and-White give the artwork a eerie feel.
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Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
Alte Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Adachi Museum of Art
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dulwich Picture Gallery