From Degas to Munnings to Reynolds, artists have
been fascinated by the subject of the horse. Horse
paintings capture the majesty of this beautiful animal,
especially for the horse owner.
Only a few artists ever manage to capture perfectly
the elegance of nature's most beautiful animal. David
Magnes is one of those artists.
His striking paintings reveal not only the grace and
beauty of his subjects, but also their spirit and
personality.
Today, David Magnes canvases hang in collections
throughout the world. He is a professional Equestrian
Artist with over 20 years experience, highly sought
after and has an established international reputation.
He works primarily to commission and travels all over
the world in this activity. Some well-known owners of
originals by David Magnes are Robert Sangster,
USA, and Antony Beck of Gainesway Stud, Kentucky.
He boasts a repertoire that depicts Kentucky Derby
and Preakness Stakes winners and famous
thoroughbred names such as Tiznow for owner
Michael Cooper, Funny Cide for owner Dave Mahan,
and Smarty Jones for owners Pat and Roy Chapman.
David's portrait of Best Pal was featured as the first
prize for the 2003 Cal Cup Fantasy Challenge
Handicap. The lucky winners, well known breeders
Fran and Stan Hodge said "the portrait is simply
breathtaking. Tears filled my eyes when I saw it...".
PORTRAIT OF FUNNCY CIDE
BARCLAY TAGG
from the private
collection of
Roy and Pat
Chapman
CHALLENGE HANDICAP
AFRICA'S BEST SPRINTER
MARY OPPENHEIMER
