“The Red Horseman” is an artwork created by Roy Lichtenstein in 1974, utilizing magna, oil, and canvas as its medium. This piece, characteristic of the Cubism art movement, features dimensions of 213.4 x 284.5 cm and is classified under the genre of genre painting. Currently, it is housed at the Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien (MUMOK) in Vienna, Austria.
The artwork embodies a dynamic and geometric interplay of shapes and colors, indicative of the Cubist style. A central figure, depicted on a horse, is fragmented into angular forms and vibrant hues. Dominant red, blue, and yellow accents draw the viewer’s eye and emphasize the motion of the scene. The use of dots and bold lines showcases Lichtenstein’s typical approach to integrating commercial art techniques into fine art. This piece exudes a sense of energy and abstraction, breaking down the subject into its essential components while maintaining a visual narrative of movement and action.