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In perhaps his most famous and iconic composition, Colville employs perhaps his most extreme and confrontational nature vs. machine binary. The train and the horse both speed toward one another, frozen in anticipation and tension. The painting reflects Colville’s interest in existential thought: the horse appears to be alone and fearless rebel against the large mass of machinery which charges toward it. The horse and the train become symbolic opposites of one another hurling toward confrontation – the machinery of industrial progress and the wilderness of natural individualism are put at visual and intellectual odds.
SKU: 54215
Creator: Alex Colville
Date: 1954
Original Medium: Glazed oil on hardboard
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
© A.C.Fine Art Inc.
Horse and Train
by: Alex Colville
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Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like a wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.

In perhaps his most famous and iconic composition, Colville employs perhaps his most extreme and confrontational nature vs. machine binary. The train and the horse both speed toward one another, frozen in anticipation and tension. The painting reflects Colville’s interest in existential thought: the horse appears to be alone and fearless rebel against the large mass of machinery which charges toward it. The horse and the train become symbolic opposites of one another hurling toward confrontation – the machinery of industrial progress and the wilderness of natural individualism are put at visual and intellectual odds.
SKU: 54215
Creator: Alex Colville
Date: 1954
Original Medium: Glazed oil on hardboard
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
© A.C.Fine Art Inc.
Collection: Alex Colville, Art for Animal Lovers, Gifts for Him
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All orders are printed per order. Prints are shipped approximately 1 to 3 business days after order is placed.
Framed prints are shipped approximately 7-10 business days after order is placed.
Return Policy
Item can be returned within 30 days or if damaged in shipping. For any items damaged in shipping, the shipping box must be retained in order for us to process a refund or exchange. View the full return policy.

We Offer High Quality
Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.