Runaway Horses (1941)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Runaway Horses," a striking painting by Slovak artist Cyprián Majerník, masterfully captures the wild and tumultuous energy of two horses in motion. Painted in 1941, the intensity and dynamism of the scene are expressed through Majerník's vigorous brush strokes and a bold palette dominated by deep browns, fiery oranges, and chaotic whirls of gray and white.The composition portrays two horses, seemingly caught in a moment of frantic escape. The horse in the foreground leans forward with powerful grace, its body stretched in full stride. Behind, the second horse appears almost as an echo, reinforcing the sense of movement and urgency that pervades the canvas. Majerník's use of thick, textured layers of paint adds a palpable sense of raw energy and emotion to the scene, making the viewer almost hear the thuds of galloping hooves."Runaway Horses" is not just a depiction of undirected fury but also a metaphorical canvas that resonates with Majerník’s experience and sensitivity to the social and political upheaval of his time.