Visual Description and Theme
Cubist Expressionism
This small-scale work is executed in a highly aggressive, Cubist-Expressionist style. The subjects—the heads and forequarters of two horses—are not depicted naturally but are fragmented into large, angular planes of color with noticeable, thick impasto (thick application of paint).
Intense Color and Form
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Palette: The color palette is moody and intense, featuring large blocks of deep forest green, dark blue, and purple, which contrast dramatically with a striking red segment (likely the neck of one horse) and a pale, almost ethereal white and yellow for the face of the second horse.
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Composition: The composition is a tight, close-up view, bringing the viewer into immediate contact with the powerful, fractured forms of the animals. The merging lines and overlapping segments emphasize the closeness and intimate connection between the Stallion and the Mare.
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Brushwork: The visible, expressive brushstrokes convey the energy and untamed spirit of the horses, a central symbol in Mongolian culture.
Theme
“STALLION AND MARE” is an abstract exploration of the raw, essential energy and intimacy of the horses, interpreting the foundational bond of nomadic life through a modern, forceful visual language.