In the rays of sunset

Painting "In the rays of sunset" watercolor, size 41 x 31 cm.
A story about the grace of horses, about the relationship between the rider and the horse in sports.
The painting is made in watercolor technique.
100% cotton paper 300 g / m2
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Member of the Union of Watercolorists of Russia
Member of the International Institute of Watercolor JIWI, Japan
Member of the International Watercolor Society IWS Globe
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These noble animals symbolized wealth, power and were an important component of not only the lives of European, but also Eastern peoples. "Heavenly horses", or "eight horses", as the personification of heaven, fire, "yang", south, speed, perseverance, good omen were revered in Ancient China.
Strength, swiftness, majestic beauty, devotion and at the same time - vulnerability and vulnerability ... An amazing creature! The horse is one of the first objects of human artistic creativity, captured in rock paintings and numerous sculptures. Horses have been sacred animals since ancient times. They are associated with fertility and are linked to omens, sorcerers and pagan deities. Many people drew inspiration from the external beauty of these animals, but they also felt something more - the element of freedom hidden under the mane.