I’ve been stamp collecting like crazy and come up with some more to share. There are a lot of stamps out there and I’m amazed by how many of them honor the horse.
Much of the art is powerful and well done, showing the equine animal as a symbol of power & beauty.
If you haven’t seen the first two parts of my stamp collecting efforts, be sure to check them out. Pt. 1 | Pt. 2. And stay tuned, because I have more in store.
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Rudolf Koller was born late in the 19th century in Zurich, Switzerland and his passion for painting & horses manifested itself at a young age. He loved to paint animals and dedicated much of his education to the study of animals.
His admiration of the animal world is clear in his eye for detail and rendering of their personality.
Rudolf was an equal opportunity animal lover and known to paint the rest of the barnyard too. I threw in a cow or two because they are simply too lovely not to share.
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Lately I’ve been doing quite a bit of research into mythological horses. There is more information about the unicorn than anything, but I’ve always had a thing for the mighty pegasus.
A horn is great, but I’m thinking a flying horse would be a much handier pet.
Here is some fun art celebrating my favorite of the mythological horse creatures, the Pegasus.
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Peter Nicolai Arbo was a Norwegian artist well known for chronicling Norwegian history and Norse mythology in his work. The romance of this theme can be found in almost all of his art, however it is his battle scenes & valiant warrior portraits that really shine through in his work.
As a student he studied at the Düsseldorf School of Art under Karl Ferdinand Sohn who was an animal & battle painter. Karl’s work clearly had an affect on young Peter who went on to paint similar motifs.
Although the subjects of his art aren’t the specifically horses, his attention to detail and sheer passion for all of his subjects is clear.
I’ve never been able to call myself much of a stamp collecter, however when I discovered horse stamps I changed my tune.
I had no idea there were so many stamps out there bearing the likeness of our equine friends.
This is part 2 in a series of posts dedicated to the colorful & artistic horse stamps of the world. Be sure to check out the previous posts Pt. 1 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4 | Pt. 5
Even better than a tiny postage stamp is a big image which allows us to grow a greater appreciation for this prolific type of art, the art of stamps.
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Diego Velázquez was a Spanish Baroque painter who lived & painted from 1599-1660. He was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV and a prolific portrait artist.
Although known for his rich portraiture of the royal family, he also entertained the occasional equestrian subject.
Leaving us with horses whose curves are lovingly portrayed by a truly gifted artist.
Growing up around such amazing horses, it’s no surprise that Velázquez was able to paint them so beautifully. The proud Spanish animals make such a distinguished mount for royalty.
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An amazing horse artist & photographer, Juliet Harrison’s work provides us with a unique view of the equine animal. I was lucky enough to get an interview with her and have a great appreciation for her work.
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Horses have always played an important role in civilization whether they were used for agriculture, war, transportation or show. Their beauty and noble bearing makes them the perfect subjects for the most widespread of artistic mediums – coins.
Many western cultures have immortalized the equine animal on their coinage, often paying homage to the horses of war.
These examples date from early Greek & Romans times through the centuries to the US mints of the 21st century.
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While I love oils, watercolor and drawing…I’ll always have a thing for the honesty of street art. In fact, I have so much horse graffiti that keeping track of it has become impossible. So I thought I’d organize it all in one place for the horse/ graffiti lovers of the world.
A quick post about an upcoming exhibition at the Henderson Cultural Center at Hunt Hill Farm in Milford, CT.
The main Silo Gallery will feature the photography of Juliet Harrison & the art of Sheila Tintera.
The exhibition runs from September 12 though October 18th with an opening reception on Saturday Sept. 12 from 3-5 p.m. & open to the public
I’ve been fortunate enough to interview Juliet & her work is lovely. Be sure to check out her artist talk on Sunday Sept. 20 at 2:00 p.m. & take a peek inside her book White Horses – From the Literal to the Sublime.
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