Golden Gallop of the Ancients

“Golden Gallop of the Ancients” is an original acrylic painting by Gautam Mazumdar, blending prehistoric horse symbolism with bold modern abstraction and glowing earthy tones.

Original artwork
Medium: Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Artist: Gautam Mazumdar
Type: Symbolic / Prehistoric Horse Art
Size: 34 × 26 inches
100% hand-painted artwork

“Golden Gallop of the Ancients” is a radiant celebration of the horse as a timeless symbol of energy, grace, and human imagination. In this artwork, Gautam Mazumdar transforms horses into bold geometric forms, painted in vivid reds, blues, blacks, and glowing golds.

Set against a warm, glowing earthen background, the composition unites prehistoric cave imagery with modern abstraction. The stylized horses evoke ancient petroglyph traditions such as “Sohrai” and “Pattachitra,” carrying forward the visual language of early civilizations.

Each figure seems to surge forward, capturing both motion and memory. Through this dynamic scene, Mazumdar honors the enduring spirit of the horse — an emblem of freedom, power, and creative continuity that has galloped through human history from cave walls to contemporary canvas.