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Eleonora Taranova
Whispers

2024

About the Item

This is a story about a couple of horses, rendered in the impressionist style with a palette knife. The painting tells us a story as vivid as the strokes that bring it to life. Against a greenish, almost ethereal background, the two red-brown horses stand side by side, their forms emerging from the semi-abstract composition in bold, textured layers. The first horse leans in close as if whispering a secret, its muzzle almost touching the ear of the second horse. This second horse, with an ear turned towards its companion, listens intently, its deep, expressive eye-catching the viewer’s gaze. There’s an intimate connection between the two animals, a silent communication that transcends the canvas. The eye of the listening horse seems to reach out, drawing the viewer into the moment, and inviting them to ponder the secret being shared. The rough, expressive palette knife strokes add a sense of immediacy and energy to the scene, while the greenish background enhances the mystical, almost dreamlike quality of the interaction. The painting captures not just the physical forms of the horses, but the bond between them, a moment of quiet understanding frozen in time.
  • Creator:
    Eleonora Taranova (1971, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Zofingen, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2203215763322

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