Horses in Art

Horses have been featured in art throughout history, from prehistoric civilizations to modern cowboys.   Military horses, racing horses, winged horses of mythology, pastoral scenes of farm life and hunting.  Horses have an aura of nobility and elegance in painting, sculpture, pottery, even in simple children’s toys. 

Items in the ETC. collections come from all over the world:

• #S802.  Pair of French horses & trainers in bronze-gold finish
• #S041.  Old Chinese bronze horse
• #S008.  Copy of 2^nd BC Greek jockey riding horse
• #M487.  Hand carved & painted Indian wooden horse on wheels
• #M332.  Russian icon in silver and gold with winged golden horses