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Description
Horses have been the inspiration for hundreds of works of art over the centuries. This book celebrates the horse in all its glory, from its role as working animal in war and sport, to beloved pet. The horse's beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Magritte, Frink, and Freud.
The Book of the Horse is a cool and quirky collection of equine art and illustration by artists from around the world.
Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their subjects. Beautifully designed and packaged, the book will appeal to horse lovers of all ages.
Product Details
| Publisher | Laurence King |
| Publish Date | October 16, 2018 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781786272928 |
| Dimensions | 7.4 X 5.9 X 0.5 inches | 0.6 pounds |
BISAC Categories: Arts & Hobbies
Reviews
".a fascinating and quirky collection of equine art and illustration from around the world. It celebrates the horse in all its glory- from its role as a working animal in war and sport to a beloved pet." Equestrian Living
"An elegant collection of art paired with prose that pays homage to the beauty, grace and spirit of equines."
Shelf Awareness
"It's impossible to flip through this book without crafting a wishlist of pieces to put on your wall at home. Those who love horses often find themselves captivated by their beauty; readers of The Book of the Horse will find themselves similarly captivated by the artists that have managed to translate that beauty onto canvas." The Plaid Horse
"An elegant collection of art paired with prose that pays homage to the beauty, grace and spirit of equines."
Shelf Awareness
"It's impossible to flip through this book without crafting a wishlist of pieces to put on your wall at home. Those who love horses often find themselves captivated by their beauty; readers of The Book of the Horse will find themselves similarly captivated by the artists that have managed to translate that beauty onto canvas." The Plaid Horse
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