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This book is written for the horse lover and the art lover, it contains over 90 giant sized reproductions of some of the most iconic equestrian paintings which will absolutely delight the reader. Written by siblings Rachel, who is an art historian who has worked as an art critic for the guardian and the independent newspapers, she is also a lecturer at the National Gallery and the Tate and has written a number of books on 19th century art, and Simon Barnes, who is the multi award winning chief sports writer of the times. He has written 15 books including the horsey life and how to be a bad bird watcher. This book is 43cm x 36xm in size"Take the famous equestrian portrait of Charles I by Anthony Van Dyck. It shows a very kingly sort of king, his grandeur and (quite literally) his stature set off by the majesty of his horse. But as a horseman, you notice the horses ears, turned back in annoyance, and the eye slightly rolled back. You notice also the long-levered bit and the rowelled spurs. It is clear that the horse has just received a sharp correction from spur or bit, and is not happy. Charles is painted as boss. It is abundantly clear that the horse is his servant, not his friend. He is the master. His subjects later cut off his head: his horse might have been pleased if someone merely cut off his hands." By Simon Barnes
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