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The subject is a small, white plaster model of a horse, rendered with thick, directional brushstrokes that define the muscular structure and the play of light across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of deep, moody blues applied with energetic, visible strokes, which contrast with the cooler, grey-toned surface upon which the statuette stands. By choosing a monochromatic subject, the artist directs the viewer's attention to the physical texture of the paint itself. The horse is captured in a mid-stride pose, suggesting movement despite the static nature of the plaster original. This work reflects the artist's transition from the darker, earth-toned palette of his earlier Dutch period toward the brighter, more colour-focused approach he would later adopt in the south of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his more famous, expansive compositions, this piece functions as a focused exercise in observation. The paint is applied with a tactile quality, where the ridges of the oil medium remain visible, adding a physical dimension to the image. The composition is straightforward, placing the horse centrally against a dark, atmospheric backdrop. This study provides insight into the artist's methodical approach to painting, showing how he used simple subjects to explore the relationship between light, shadow, and the materiality of oil paint on a small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dish-of-apples-paul-cezanne\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDish of Apples by Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-lemon-and-glass-paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Lemon and Glass by Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59118251180367,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59118508736847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59118508769615,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59118508802383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59118508835151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59118508867919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59118508900687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59118508933455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59118508966223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59118508998991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59118509031759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59118509064527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plaster-Statuette-of-a-Horse_Poster_CompositorV1_1791975968184.jpg?v=1791976913","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/plaster-statuette-of-a-horse-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}