Man in amazonezit op een trekpaard (1939)

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This watercolor painting by Alfred Ost, titled "Man in amazonezit op een trekpaard," depicts a dynamic scene of a man astride a powerful draft horse. The artwork captures the motion and strength of the horse, shown in mid-stride with its muscles taut and detailed. The rider, dressed in a red shirt and dark pants, seems focused and perhaps in the midst of working the horse, controlling it with reins.Ost’s technique includes quick, expressive lines and brushstrokes that suggest movement and vitality. The palette is earthy, dominated by browns and grays, with the red of the rider’s shirt adding a splash of color that draws the eye. The background is minimally detailed, encouraging the viewer to focus on the horse and rider. It’s clear that the artist aimed to capture not just a moment but the essence of motion and labor inherent to handling such a powerful animal. The fluid style emits a sense of immediacy and the rough immediateness of outdoor work, characteristic of Ost’s expressive approach to his subjects.

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Alfred Ost was a renowned Belgian painter. In 1920, he garnered a bronze medal in the art competition at the Olympic Games for his exquisite painting titled "The Footballer" (Joueur de Football). Interestingly, that was the year when the Olympic Games expanded to include categories such as painting, architecture, literature, music, and sculpture.

During the challenging times of the Second World War, Alfred faced immense hardships, even running out of essential supplies like food. However, he managed to sustain himself through the help of Jesuit priests from the Xavier College in Antwerp. This help was in return for the religious artwork he contributed.

The Jesuits admired his artwork and provided him the opportunity to create murals across their school. These masterpieces illustrated the life of Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the Jesuit order and the eponymous college. Owing to a wartime scarcity of paints, Alfred resourcefully employed charcoal and charcoal sticks for his work. Later, these murals were preserved with a protective layer, and they continue to be among the school's most treasured possessions to this day.