Memories Of Kashmir

The history of mankind is in the inspirational relationship between humans and horses. . The unique blending of athletic talents between horse and rider has had a dramatic impact on who we are as a people.  Thousands of years of this symbiotic relationship sped the pace of civilization. Humans could travel farther, faster, could till the fields longer and more efficiently, and could open important avenues of world trade.. This original acrylic painting was inspired by a trip to Kashmir and Afghanistan in the early seventies. It was during a time of chaos as the war between India and Pakistan had just broken out. But amid the chaos the men would take the time to play pulu, or buskashi . The bond between horse and rider becoming a mystical armor against the world. This acrylic painting  is 24″ x 36″ and, as always, beautifully framed. CONTACT FOR PRICE