Equestrian portraits II

A shift in perspective

Equestrian Portraits draws on a centuries-old visual tradition in which monarchs, military leaders and other figures of power were immortalised on horseback. The horse was more than a means of transportation: it was a vehicle of power, elevating the portrayed figure both literally and symbolically above the viewer. In this series, the rider remains, while the traditional horse gets replaced.

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