Saint Mark’s Horses Thought to be made in 4th century BC Location: St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Northern Italy Artist: Greek sculptor Lysippos The ancient “Saint Mark’s Horses ” statues are from classical antiquity and are thought to be made by Greek sculptor Lysippos, though it is argued about whether he is the creator of these sculptures. Lysippos,…
The Equine Art Of Arthur Braginsky
Arthur Braginsky Currently lives and works in: Hungary 1965- In 1982, Arthur Braginsky graduated from Mukachevo Art School in Ukraine. He has works in the Russian dramatic theater as a decorator since 1987.He now lives and works in Hungary. You can find is paintings in many international art venues, including Fine Art America. Braginsky has had over 30 art…
Horses Of The Elements
Made By: RootedInSucculents Many people have heard or read fiction books about humans having the power to control the four elements: water, air, earth and fire– but what about elemental horses?! Granted, I don’t think these horses are going to harness the natural powers to do their bidding, but they sure are cool to look at…
Review: Horse Lifestyle TV, For All Equestrian Enthusiasts!
Bibi Bemelmans was on #EquineArtHour This past Sunday answering some of The Flying Shetland’s questions about the amazing streaming website/app, Horse Lifestyle TV. With three locations in the USA, Luxingburg and the Netherlands, this is a definitely “must have” for any horse lover looking to expand their knowledge about horse history, horse intelligence or just pure and fun…
The Terracotta Army And Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang, China
Recognized today as one of the most important archaeological excavations of the 20th century and noted as one of the top 10 attractions in China with thousands of visitors coming every year, the Terracotta Army and Horses is a definitely “must see” for any equine enthusiast who is interested in seeing the art and history that our…
Equine Art Insider: Joanna Zeller Quentin’s Bold, Colorful Paintings Are An Equestrian’s Dream
Joanna Zeller Quentin Website: http://www.moosepantsstudio.com , http://www.mixedmediaonboard.blogspot.com Location: Born in Naperville, Illinois–Currently resides in Dallas, Texas With beautifully coordinated colors blending perfectly together in an abstract back round, Joanna Zeller Quentin creates stunningly unique equine paintings that standout. Joanna has been drawing and painting horses all her life. Growing up in Naperville, Illinois, she creates paintings of horses and sometimes…
The Dala Horse of Sweden
The Dala (or Dalecarlian) Horse is a traditional hand carved, painted wooden horse sculpture originating in Swedish province Dalarna. It is thought to have started over 400 years ago and became the national toy of Sweden in 1716. In the in the beginning, men would gather around campfires and carve these wooden horses for their children to play…
The Horses of Peter Paul Rubens
Peter Paul Rubens Probably born on June the 28th 1577 in Siegen, Germany– Died in Antwerp, Belgium in 30 May 1640 Peter Paul Rubens was a religious seventeenth-century Flemish Baroque painter, who painted in the Baroque style most known for movement, and color. He is well-known for his portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological creatures and people. Religion is…
Anna Hyatt Huntington: One Of America’s Most Prominent Woman Equine Sculptors
Anna Hyatt Huntington March 10, 1876– October 4, 1973 (aged 97) Location: Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Died in Redding, Connecticut Anna Hyatt Huntington Anna Hyatt Huntington grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Her father, Alpheus Hyatt, was a professor of paleontology and zoology at Harvard University and MIT, which is thought to have helped bring about her…
Happy National Day of the Horse! The Horse In Ancient Art From Around The World
I got inspired to write this article about the history of the horse in art, because today is the National Day of the Horse! Below are paintings and sculptures from different countries and regions around the world. 2004 was the first year that congress recognized the National Day Of The Horse on December 13th. This…
Art Of The Horse 