Two Riders 1990

"Two Riders" is a 1990 painting by Icelandic artist Louisa Matthiasdottir (1917-2000). The painting features two riders on horseback in a vibrant landscape. Bold colors and simplified forms are characteristic of Matthiasdottir's style, with the riders and horses rendered in flat planes. The painting captures the beauty of Icelandic scenery, with rolling hills, a meandering river, and distant mountains. This artwork exemplifies Matthiasdottir’s artistic exploration of the Icelandic landscape throughout her career.