Church and Horse (1964) by Alex Colville

Church and Horse - Alex Colville - 1964

Artwork Information

TitleChurch and Horse
ArtistAlex Colville
Date1964
Art MovementRegionalism

About Church and Horse

The artwork titled “Church and Horse,” created by Alex Colville in 1964, aligns with the Regionalism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.

In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a striking image of a solitary horse standing in front of a modest, white-painted church. The building, which forms the focal point of the scene, is characterized by its simple architectural design, featuring a gabled roof and a prominent front door flanked by small steps. The horse, positioned near a fence in the foreground, conveys a sense of gentle motion, as if captured mid-stride. The scene is imbued with a sense of tranquility, underscored by the serene yet somewhat somber sky that forms the backdrop. The fence enclosing the area adds a sense of boundary and containment, juxtaposed with the freedom typically associated with the horse. The overall composition exudes a meticulous, almost photographic quality, reflecting Colville’s hallmark precision and attention to detail.

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