What Is It about Horses?

Jessie learns more about the majestic creatures in art

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Jessie and Anne Woollett look at a horse painting in the Getty Museum

By Caitlin Shamberg

Feb 16, 2023

In this episode of Becoming Artsy, Jessie trots into Getty’s galleries to find artworks that show these majestic, proud, and beautiful animals.

Along with Getty paintings curator (and equestrian), Anne Woollett, she learns how horses have been painted throughout history, what they symbolize, and why the creatures continue to resonate with humans.

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