THE WESTBURY HORSE

The painting titled 'THE WESTBURY HORSE' depicts this historic landscape feature on Salisbury Plain, showcasing the white chalk figure visible from miles around. As the oldest of eight white horses in Wiltshire, dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century, it embodies centuries of local tradition. The artwork captures the horse's striking form, which has been repeatedly restored, potentially erasing earlier versions, including a small engraving from the early 19th century showing the horse facing the opposite direction. The scene blends historical context with a touch of Magic realism, highlighting the horse as a symbol of cultural memory amid timeless landscape scenery.