Landscape with a Running Horse 1990

David Ligare's "Landscape with a Running Horse" (1990) is a captivating work that exemplifies the artist's signature style of meticulous realism. The painting depicts a white horse in mid-stride, leaping across a tranquil pond towards a distant, hilly landscape. The horse's powerful musculature and graceful movement are rendered with incredible detail, capturing the animal's energy and spirit. The serene landscape, with its lush vegetation and soft light, provides a contrasting backdrop to the horse's dynamic presence, creating a sense of harmony and balance. Ligare's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the peaceful beauty of the scene.