The Book of the Horse by National Gallery

About The Book of the Horse

For centuries, the horse has stirred the imagination of artists, symbolising strength, grace, freedom and nobility. This beautifully illustrated volume explores the enduring presence of the horse in Western art, tracing its journey from battlefield and hunting field to racecourse, studio and home.From the anatomical precision of George Stubbs to the expressive modernism of Pablo Picasso and the haunting symbolism of Rene Magritte, artists have continually reimagined the horse to reflect changing cultural ideals and artistic movements. Works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Elisabeth Frink and Lucian Freud further reveal the animal's emotional depth and physical power.Spanning classical painting, sculpture and modern art, this book celebrates the horse as both working partner and artistic muse. Rich in visual detail and cultural insight, The Horse in Art is an essential addition for readers interested in art history, equestrian heritage and the timeless relationship between humans and horses.

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The National Gallery Shop brings the world's great paintings into everyday life through a beautifully curated range of art-inspired products, all connected to the collection housed in one of the world's finest art museums on Trafalgar Square in London. For art lovers around the world who can't make it to London in person, the online shop offers a way to own a piece of the collection's legacy. The range includes high-quality art prints and posters of paintings from the National Gallery collection — Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Vermeer's Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, Seurat's Bathers at Asnières — available framed or unframed in a range of sizes. Beyond prints, the shop stocks exhibition catalogues and art books, stationery and notebooks featuring famous works, scarves and accessories inspired by the collection, mugs and tote bags, jewellery, and a wide range of gifts suitable for art lovers of all ages. The children's range is particularly charming. The shop ships internationally and is an excellent source for thoughtful, culturally meaningful gifts that are genuinely connected to one of the world's great art institutions.