Printmaking
Two Horses
by Xu Beihong · Yixing,Jiangsu$1,940
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MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll
Dimensions50 x 50 cm
Year1937
EditionUnique work
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The Story
This work is one of Xu Beihong’s most iconic horse paintings, created during a period when he poured his hopes for China into his art. Xu, a master of blending Western realism with Eastern ink art, was famous for his horses, which he painted to represent courage, progress, and national pride. In this piece, he uses bold, sweeping ink strokes to bring the horse to life: its mane and tail fly backward with the wind, and its muscles ripple with the power of its gallop. The simple, monochrome background keeps all focus on the horse, emphasizing its energy and movement. For Xu, horses were more than animals; they were symbols of the Chinese people’s resilience during difficult times. He once said, “A horse’s gallop is like the march of a nation—unstoppable, full of hope.” This work captures that spirit perfectly, with every line conveying a sense of urgency and determination. Today, it remains one of his most beloved masterpieces, admired worldwide for its technical mastery and powerful symbolism.
Craft & Process
Combining Western anatomy with traditional Chinese ink techniques, the work uses bold strokes and varying ink tones. It aims to capture the horse’s vitality, symbolizing freedom, progress, and the indomitable human spirit.
About the Artist
Xu Beihong
Yixing,Jiangsu
Modern Chinese painting master who fused European realism with traditional ink art, renowned worldwide for his galloping horses.
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