The watercolour “Horses” by Anton Zoran Mušič represents a significant example of his production on paper, in which the animal theme takes on a symbolic and poetic value. From a compositional point of view, the scene is constructed through simplified forms and light colour fields, in which the horse is reduced to an essential structure, appearing almost archaic. However, precisely this formal synthesis allows Mušič to focus attention on the internal rhythm of the figure, rather than on descriptive naturalism. Consequently, the subject does not appear static, but suggests a controlled movement, achieved through the balance between line and colour.
The artist, born in Boccavizza and active between Venice, Paris and Central Europe, was a leading figure of twentieth-century European art. In particular, his research developed around recurring themes such as landscapes, animals and isolated figures, treated with a measured and anti-rhetorical language. Moreover, the artist’s historical and personal experience contributed to defining a sober, meditative and highly recognizable style.
In this context, “Horses” fits coherently within the poetics of Anton Zoran Mušič, offering an intimate and concentratedinterpretation of the subject. Therefore, the work is particularly representative of his ability to combine formal rigour and lyrical sensitivity, even in small formats.
Description: Watercolour on paper, signed lower right “Music”, H cm 19×29
Hammer Price: € 4.000,00
Auction 59 – 27 April 2023 – Modern and Contemporary Art
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