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Two horses and a groom
Artist:Han Gan
| Support Type: | Silk |
| Paint Type: | Ink |
| Current Location: | National Palace Museum- Taipei, Taiwan |
| Location History: | The painting's historical journey traces a path through China's most prominent imperial and national collections- From Tang Dynasty, Northern Song Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, all the way to the National Palace Museum |
Han Gan's Two Horses and a Groom reflects the Tang dynasty's admiration for horses as symbols of power, prestige, and imperial prosperity. Rather than portraying the animals as mere possessions, the painting captures their vitality, strength, and distinct personalities through refined brushwork and balanced composition. The attentive groom emphasizes the bond between humans and animals, suggesting that true authority is accompanied by care and responsibility. Characteristic of Tang court painting, the work combines realism with elegance, celebrating both the physical beauty of the horses and their significance within the political and cultural life of the imperial court.
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Anaswara Sai
