A Story in Color I
Contemporary Realist Equestrian Portrait
$3800.00
A Story in Color I
Lena Lottsfeldt
Contemporary Realist Equestrian Portrait
Acrylic on Cotton
19.7 x 39.4 inches
2020
In A Story in Color I, Lena Lottsfeldt distills the quiet intensity of the equine spirit into a striking vertical composition. Rendered in warm earth tones layered with subtle grays and cool highlights, the portrait draws the viewer intimately close to the horse’s gaze—steady, intelligent, and deeply expressive.
The elongated format enhances the sculptural quality of the subject, guiding the eye along the refined contours of the face and bridle. Lottsfeldt’s painterly surface balances realism with expressive brushwork; passages of textured acrylic suggest movement and vitality without sacrificing anatomical precision. The restrained palette of umber, sienna, and muted steel blues creates depth while allowing the luminous eye and softly modeled muzzle to command attention.
This work offers both presence and restraint—an elegant focal point suited for contemporary interiors, equestrian estates, or thoughtfully curated design spaces. The portrait conveys strength, gentleness, and narrative tension, inviting collectors and designers to experience the quiet dialogue between subject and viewer.
