Truss, A Hunter 

George Stubbs painted "Truss, A Hunter" with oil on canvas, immortalizing the animal with striking anatomical accuracy. The horse, beyond its physical presence, is an ancient symbol—a “psycho-motor” image that carries potent emotional and cultural weight. We see echoes of the equestrian statues of antiquity, where the horse signifies power and nobility. Think of Marcus Aurelius atop his steed, a symbol of Roman imperial authority. Yet here, the horse stands alone, its sleek form set against a serene landscape. The horse is also a figure of wild, untamed energy, harnessed and directed by human will. Consider the Centaurs of Greek mythology, beings that embody the chaotic, instinctual side of human nature. But here, we are faced with the modern world. Stubbs captures the animal with scientific precision, yet the horse retains its primal power, still engaging us on a deep, subconscious level. The image of the horse has continuously resurfaced, evolving in meaning, reflecting and shaping our cultural landscape.