Ken W. Moore Sr. - Horse Power 22” x 28”

Ken W. Moore (American, b.1946)
Horse Power
Oil on canvas
Canvas: 22’’ x 28”
Frame: 28” x 34”

Signed and Dated Lower Right: KWMoore Sr / ’19 ©
Verso: Titled, Signed, and Dated: ‘Horsepower’ KWMoore Sr © ’19

A cream-colored draft horse is depicted wearing blinders and is clear to pull something. The portrait is highly realistic, but the distinct quality of the brushstrokes lends the piece a painterly quality. The use of light and shadows accentuates the edge of the horse’s mane, giving the painting a sense of depth and texture.  The plain backdrop emphasizes the animal’s beauty, allowing the viewer to admire the fine details of the horse’s mane and profile.

Provenance:
March in Montana, 36^th Annual March in Montana Auction, March 17, 2023, Lot 745
Private Collection, Utah