About the artwork
Two bay horses stand out against a perfect black background. One is shown from the back, without any pomp and circumstance, while the other is seen in profile, wearing a red and black rug on its back. These are the colors of the French Republican Guard, and the horses belong to its cavalry. Fifax became the official painter of this corps in 2014, creating compositions that reflect their activities. This painting is not reminiscent of the old equestrian or military genre, but features a completely different framing, showing only the animals' rumps.
Expert opinion
This work represents an interesting dialogue between the genre of equestrian painting and more contemporary practices.
About the artist
Fifax is a painter born in 1962 in Paris. Self-taught, Fifax does not claim to belong to any particular school, but acknowledges several inspirations, such as the paintings of Vermeer or Constable, and the fantastic world of Jules Verne. His many travels, as well as the world of cinema, inspire him to create compositions somewhere between reality and fiction. Although his natural and urban landscapes initially appear peaceful and balanced, they are often punctuated by elements that diffract reality and project us into a fantastic world. In September 2014, he became the official painter of the Garde Républicaine, and was invited by the President of the Republic to create several paintings of the Elysée Palace and its gardens.
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