da Vinci Horse in Piaffe is a painting by Catherine Twomey which was uploaded on May 3rd, 2012.
da Vinci Horse in Piaffe
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da Vinci Horse in Piaffe
Artist
Catherine Twomey
Medium
Painting - Colored Pencil, Oil
Description
Commissioned for the cover of the "United States Dressage Federation" magazine Connections, it was inspired by "The Vitruvian Man" by Leaonardo da Vinci circa 1487. This could be considered the "Canon of Proportions" for the horse performing the dressage movement piaffe. It is based on the correlations of ideal horse proportions with geometry. It exemplifies the blend of art and science during the Renaissance.
Winning painting/illustration of the American Horse Publications Annual Awards, First Place in Illustration for "Da Vinci Horse", 2007. This print shows an anatomically accurate transparent horse and skeleton.
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May 3rd, 2012
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Gull G
Art provides an opportunity for kaleidoscopic thinking. Each time we shift the lens of our perceptions, we gain new perspectives — and new opportunities for innovation. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECENT SALE OF AN WONDERFUL WORK!
Adrienne Hargrove
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Catherine Twomey replied:
Thanks very much! I see you're in Maywood - I grew up in River Forest. It'll always be home!
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