Original Painting of the Mythical Blue Horse [SOLD]

The legend of the Mythical Horse as dictated by Pop Chalee:

          “Before the Spaniards came, the Indians had no means of transportation except for huge, beautiful dogs they used for carrying and packing.

          “When the Spaniards came, they brought with them their beautiful Arabian horses.  All forms of life are sacred to the Indians, and these beautiful horses became especially sacred not only because of their beauty but because they were so swift and tireless.  The Indians could now travel great distances, they could have larger hunts and faster hunting.  With the horses, however, also came wars between tribes and stealing of horses and treachery.

          “In Taos, the Indians were proud of an especially beautiful Arabian stallion.  This horse sired many beautiful colts and brought happiness and prosperity to the pueblo.  When he died, the Indians felt that the spirit of such a noble animal could not die.  And sure enough, a Mythical Horse began to ride through the Pueblo at night.  He appears with the evening star, and his gorgeous tail and mane sweep out in the night wind.  With the coming of the morning star he leaves.  This legend is told during the winter nights to the children and they believe that they can hear him at night as he rides and watches protectingly over his pueblo people.”

An original painting by Pop Chalee of the Mythical Horse is one of the most prized of all her art.  It is a watercolor on black paper.  The horse is blue, the tail and mane are green with white hair.   The beautiful mane and tail are amazingly detailed with each hair individually drawn.  It is beautifully framed with acid-free mats and a gold-toned wood frame. It is signed in lower right with her name Pop Chalee and feather logo.

Condition: original condition

Provenance:  from the collection of a New Hampshire gentleman

Recommended Reading: The World of Flower Blue—Pop Chalee an Artistic Biography by Margaret Cesa.  This book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery