The artwork titled “Cavaliere,” created by the artist Marino Marini in 1955, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a figurative piece.
The artwork vividly captures an abstract representation of a horse and rider, employing bold, dynamic strokes and a vibrant palette dominated by earthy tones and splashes of red, yellow, and blue. The central figures are rendered in a stylized, almost sculptural form, starkly set against an exuberant, textured background. The horse’s body is depicted with angular, geometric elements, while its head features an elongated neck, and the rider appears as a mere suggestion, emphasizing the movement and energy of the composition. The artwork exudes a sense of raw emotion and intensity, characteristic of Expressionism, compelling the viewer to experience the powerful and almost primitive connection between the horse and the rider.
