“The horse has gone,” created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1939, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Neo-Baroque art movement. This artwork falls under the genre of battle painting.
The artwork features a dynamic and tumultuous scene set in a landscape marked by dramatic skies and rugged terrain. Several figures on horseback dominate the background, engaged in what appears to be a chaotic and frantic chase or battle. In the foreground, a white horse takes center stage, rearing on its hind legs, adding to the overall sense of motion and upheaval. The composition also includes other figures, presumably casualties of the skirmish, further intensifying the sense of disorder and conflict. The use of vibrant colors and dramatic lighting underscores the Neo-Baroque style, evoking a sense of intensity and emotional depth.
