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There have been many artists who have done great masterpieces reflective of their time and era. There was probably no other more frequently-used subject than the horse be they the main center of focus in an equestrian art print or as a necessary 'object' to make the picture whole. Paintings of horses have been used since pigments and dyes were mixed with water or oil to create paint.
In fact, horses can be seen as far back as the Stone Age, where boulders of rock had carvings of these magnificent creatures. Art prints equestrian in nature is a much-coveted collection by art enthusiasts, mainly those in the business or industry of horse-racing, horse breeding or the sport, polo.
Paintings of Horses the Race of Horses by Edgar Degas
One of the most applauded works of a master was by the French Impressionist Edgar Degas who used light strokes of pastel crayon on canvas to create the illusion of light and shade in a poetry of movement. One of his most famous works about equestrian art is an artwork entitled, "Race of Horses" (c. 1822-1825).
The horse painting is really about several jockeys in a race. The three horses stand out as they are pressed against each other, with nostrils flaring and hooves lifted off the ground. They are a fine example of Degas' excellent use of color and gentle strokes to create the movement reminiscent of watching, as if in person, the horse race. Art prints of equestrian nature can also be found in numerous reprints, and even modern art.
Horses are powerful creatures and many a boardroom have horse paintings on their walls to convey the strength and power of a business or of a particular executive.
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