In China, the name of the painter Xu Beihong is almost known to everyone. The most important reason is that he is skillful at painting horses.
The paintings of horses made by Xu Beihong are unique. All of the horses in his paintings whether they are running, standing, walking, drinking or in groups are filled with strong vigor of life. In 1930s, the running horses, the ink wash paintings of Xu Beihong, were out of fetters and stubborn. They expressed his feelings in heart and reflected nation's spirit. The romantic and imaginative passion was expressed by the realistic figures.
Xu Beihong's  running  horses  are  stubborn,  intractable  and unrestrained and always make people soul-stirring. The horses are not only the symbolization of the artist's painting style, but also the pursuit in spirit and an ode to freedom and passion.