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Galloping horses depicted by Xu Beihong
Updated: Mar 18, 2026
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In the hands of Xu Beihong (1895-1953) – a master of modern Chinese ink painting, horses don't just stand still – they surge forward, alive with strength and spirit. Breaking away from traditional depictions, he fused Western anatomy and perspective with the expressive soul of Chinese ink painting, creating a style where form and spirit move as one.
Painted in 1942, this dynamic scene of galloping horses is now housed at the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum in Beijing.
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