Turkse paarden by Anonymous

Turkse paarden 1835

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drawing, pencil

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portrait

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drawing

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pencil sketch

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landscape

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pencil drawing

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pencil

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horse

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portrait drawing

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realism

Dimensions: height 208 mm, width 275 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This drawing, "Turkse paarden" at the Rijksmuseum, captures the magnificent figures of Turkish horses with a rider, rendered with stark detail. The rearing horse, a powerful symbol of virility and courage, dominates the scene. This motif echoes through art history, from classical equestrian statues to Renaissance battle scenes. Consider the horse as a psychical metaphor: its rearing posture can convey triumph, aggression, or even wild abandon. We see it in the dreams of antiquity, a symbol of untamed instincts. But how has this symbol been passed down through history? Initially a sign of nobility, the image has transformed in modern times to represent a primal desire for freedom, and the conquest of the Self. It becomes a potent, recurring dream, expressing our deepest, often contradictory, urges. Such powerful imagery is cyclical, resurfacing across cultures and epochs, each time infused with the ever-changing emotional landscapes of its era.

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