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The inclusion of feathers atop their heads adds an element of the theatrical, further distancing the image from a naturalistic depiction of animals. The sea and sky are painted with turbulent, rhythmic brushwork, contrasting with the stillness of the architectural ruins in the foreground. De Chirico often utilised such juxtapositions to evoke a sense of mystery, drawing upon his fascination with Greek mythology and the echoes of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition reflects the artist's later period, during which he revisited his earlier metaphysical concepts with a more painterly, expressive technique. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, punctuated by the stark white of the horse and the architectural fragments. By placing these mythological creatures in a desolate, coastal setting, de Chirico invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the ancient past and the modern imagination. The work does not aim to narrate a specific myth, but rather to create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, where the boundaries between reality and memory become blurred. 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