Man plus Horse
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Man plus Horse” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Quirt (1902-1968) began his painting career in the 1930s as a Social Realist. Throughout his life, Quirt felt that art should serve society. His earliest works were heavily influenced by Marxian values ---railing against capitalism and the social inequalities heightened by the Depression.
Precipitated by his experiences with psycho-analysis, Quirt began to delve into Surrealism and the unconcious. He wanted to tap into his subconscious in order to produce universal symbols through which he could express his Socialist beliefs. By the 1940s and into the 1950s, this Abstract Surrealism can be seen in his work. Man Plus Horse (1960) demonstrates his ability to use line and color to suggest the movements and the dynamism that is felt when rider and horse are one.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 60.16
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — Copyright of the artist, artist's estate, or assignees
