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Malcolm Morley — Buzkashi
Malcolm Morley

Buzkashi

2002

Malcolm Morley's *Buzkashi* is a visceral and energetic oil on linen that captures the ancient Central Asian equestrian sport with raw, gestural intensity. Morley's characteristically turbulent brushwork conveys the chaotic thunder of horses and riders competing for the carcass, dissolving figuration into a frenzy of color and movement. The painting reflects Morley's ongoing fascination with action, conflict, and the boundaries between representation and abstraction.

Medium
oil on linen

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 6, 2016

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Malcolm Morley, Buzkashi, 2002

Malcolm Morley's *Buzkashi* is a visceral and energetic oil on linen that captures the ancient Central Asian equestrian sport with raw, gestural intensity. Morley's characteristically turbulent brushwork conveys the chaotic thunder of horses and riders competing for the carcass, dissolving figuration into a frenzy of color and movement. The painting reflects Morley's ongoing fascination with action, conflict, and the boundaries between representation and abstraction.

Medium
oil on linen
Year
2002
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Figurative Painting, Sporting Subject, Energetic Mood, Central Asian Subject, Male Artist, Photorealism, British Artist, Earthy Tones, Contemporary Master, Post-Photorealism, Oil On Linen, Late 20th Century, Equestrian Scene, Vibrant Colors, Neo-Expressionism

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