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Galloping horses depicted by Xu Beihong

Updated: Mar 18, 2026 China Bound Print
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Galloping Horses, Xu Beihong, 1942, from the collection of the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum [Photo/Xu Beihong Memorial Museum official WeChat account]

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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