Provenance
Property from a private collection, UK.
Acquired in the 90s;
Thence by decent.

' How taut is the stretch of the canvas. A painter in the beginning slides on a two dimensional journey. Distances are measured in violet, yellow and green...Art is how you conceal what you have picked up. There is nothing nearly original in art. Your originality depends on how you recognise all that you have seen.' - M.F. Husain

In this striking composition featuring a horse enveloped in tones of brown and black, Husain employs a striking monochromatic palette to create a sense of unity and harmony between the subject and its surroundings. By employing a limited palette of browns and blacks for both the background and the horse, Husain achieves a sense of cohesion and balance within the composition. The horse, rendered in bold strokes and fluid lines, appears to merge seamlessly with its environment, its form and contours defined by the interplay of light and shadow.

Renowned for his bold use of colour and dynamic brushwork, the horse is depicted in a rearing position without its hooves, highlighting its strength and majesty. In Husain's hands, the horse becomes a symbol of universality, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries to evoke a sense of awe and admiration in viewers worldwide.

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Maqbool Fida Husain
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