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Edvard Munch made this watercolor drawing showing horses, one of which is pulling a chariot, using flowing brush strokes. The chariot evokes powerful symbolic connections that reach back to antiquity. Think of the Roman Empire, where chariot races were grand spectacles, symbols of power and triumph, or the Greek myth of Helios, the sun god, traversing the sky in his chariot. The chariot is not merely a vehicle; it's an emblem of ambition and destiny. Observe the spirited horses—a primal force of unbridled energy that has coursed through art history from the Paleolithic cave paintings to equestrian portraits of Renaissance rulers. These symbols express human connection with the natural world. Munch also painted horses in other works, like "Galloping Horse," 1910-1912. This cyclical evolution of symbols reflects the timeless human quest for understanding and meaning, each era reinterpreting and reshaping these archetypes. These images resurface, transformed by collective memory and emotional resonance, carrying forward their primal power.