Three Black Horses

by Bob Pardue

Title

Three Black Horses

Artist

Bob Pardue

Medium

Painting - Vintage Painting

Description

Drie zwarte paarden staand naar links kijkend (1935–1936) by Leo Gestel. Original public domain image from the Rijksmuseum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel and Bob Pardue.

The painting ‘Drie Zwarte Paarden Staand Naar Links Kijkend’ (Three Black Horses Looking to the Left) by Dutch artist Leo Gestel is an iconic work of modernism. Painted in 1926, the artwork depicts three black horses standing to the left on a sparsely painted landscape.

Gestel uses a minimalist approach in his painting, focusing on the outlines of the horses rather than details. By painting the horses as flat two-dimensional shapes, he creates a striking contrast between them and the background.

The geometrical nature of this painting makes it a prime example of modernist art. Gestel’s work was influenced by Expressionism and Cubism, two major art movements of the early 20th century. He was particularly inspired by the works of artists such as Pablo Picasso and Paul Cezanne, whose cubist techniques can be seen in some of his paintings.

However, Gestel was also dedicated to exploring his own creative vision and rejected traditional art practices. ‘Drie Zwarte Paarden Staand Naar Links Kijkend’ is one of Gestel’s most iconic works and has had a lasting impact on modernist art. The painting has been exhibited around the world and is regarded as a highly influential work of Dutch art.

It showcases Gestel’s unique approach to creating art, which focused on simplicity and geometric shapes.

Buy prints online of this famous Leo Gestel painting as a canvas or framed print to enhance your room decor. Perfect gift idea for horse lovers and office wall decor too!

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April 19th, 2023

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