Galloping Horse by Xu Beihong

Inscription: Painted by Xu Beihong in the early winter of the 36th year of the Republican Era (1947).

Appreciation:

Xu Beihong's 1947 Galloping Horse captures the majestic posture of a horse in full stride with bold, unrestrained ink washes. The curves are vigorous and free, while the interplay of light and dark ink brings the animal's musculature and motion vividly to life. With head held high and hooves pounding the air, the horse embodies both the anatomical precision of Western realism and the expressive spirit of Chinese ink painting — a powerful metaphor for national resilience and aspirational striving.