Ink Drawing: War Horse
Posted: September 5, 2012 Filed under: Drawing | Tags: Annie Poon, armor, battle, black and white horse, black horse, drawing, equestrian, historic, horse, ink drawing, joust, war horse 2 Comments »For my husband, whose Chinese Zodiac animal is the horse…
Inspired by the scene in ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ when the horse armor in an English museum comes to life and charges onto the field. It was a very creepy scene but it really stuck in my mind. There is a hidden hallway in the Metropolitan Museum of Art where you can find statues of armed horses like this charging down the center, with all sorts of warrior gear along the walls. I hardly ever run into it when I visit but when I do it is awe inspiring!
Love it…Always like to see that room as I pass thru to the American exhibit. Thank goodness for wealthy donors who support the arts….Love it that you did it for your husband whose sign is the horse….I am a dragon sign and this is my year to roar. Nicely done!!!!
I hope it’s been a wonderful year for you… I love how the dragons in the Chinese tradition are wise and benificent, not mean and nasty like the ones in American lore!