Galloping horses 1930 - 1945

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan made this drawing of galloping horses using expressive marks in black ink. It feels immediate, as if the artist quickly captured the energy of these animals in motion. I can imagine Weisz-Kubínčan making bold, sweeping gestures across the paper, maybe even working from memory. The forms of the horses are built up with thick and thin lines, creating a sense of texture and movement. The horses leap forward across a landscape rendered with simple, graphic marks. The sun in the background is like an emblem. The drawing is so dynamic, it reminds me of other artists who’ve explored themes of speed and modernity, like the Futurists. But here, there’s also something primal and timeless. The artist's bold strokes capture the raw, untamed spirit of nature. It's as though he is speaking to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion.