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Pickeral, Tamsin.

The horse : 30,000 years of the horse in art / Tamsin Pickeral.

London : Merrell, 2006.

287 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits (chiefly color) ; 30 cm

"This illustrated history of the horse in art, written by a specialist in both art and horsemanship, documents the creative journey from prehistoric cave painting to the formidable war horses of Paolo Uccello, the Thoroughbred portraits of George Stubbs, the sensitive, enigmatic prints of Elisabeth Frink and beyond." "This comprehensive study combines the history of the horse in art and culture with the story of equine evolution from the stocky primitive to today's elegant Thoroughbred. It offers a compelling read for both horse lovers and anyone interested in equine art."--Jacket.

Horses in art.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-279) and index.

The primitive horse -- The eastern horse -- The power horse -- The brave horse -- The mythical horse -- The real horse -- The fast horse -- The horse and hounds -- The hobby horse -- The romantic horse -- The new world horse -- The modern horse -- Timeline.

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