Bidspirit auction | Reuven Rubin

Reuven Rubin - Dance of the Horses. Watercolor on paper, 64 × 50 cm. Signed and framed. A captivating and dynamic work by Reuven Rubin, one of the founding figures of Israeli art, this painting presents a sweeping composition of riders and horses caught in a moment of explosive movement and energy. Executed in oil on paper, the scene transforms the relationship between man and horse into an almost choreographic performance filled with rhythm, vitality, and expressive force. Rubin employs his characteristic free and spontaneous line alongside rich passages of color in shades of brown, black, and grey, creating a remarkable sense of depth and motion. His expressive splashes of paint and fluid handling of the medium imbue the work with immediacy and life, while maintaining an impressive compositional balance. The figures, rendered in a semi-abstract yet highly evocative manner, embody the essence of Rubin's artistic world: a unique fusion of poetic naïveté, European modernism, and local influences rooted in the landscape and spirit of the Land of Israel. The horses, depicted in animated poses of rearing and galloping, heighten the drama of the composition and become symbols of freedom, instinct, and untamed vitality. Although movement dominates the painting, there is also an unmistakable lyricism at its core. The riders and their mounts appear to participate in a ritual of shared momentum, suspended between reality and imagination. The scene unfolds less as a literal narrative and more as an emotional experience—one that celebrates the energy of life itself. The work is signed by the artist and presented in an elegant, understated frame that enhances its artistic presence without distracting from the vitality of the composition. Medium: אקוורל על נייר Dimensions: 64 × 50 cm Subject: Riders and horses in motion Signature: Signed by the artist Condition: Very good Frame: Included An original work by one of Israel's most important artists, Dance of the Horses is a rare and compelling example of Reuven Rubin's expressive imagination. Combining movement, modernist freedom, and poetic sensitivity, it offers collectors the opportunity to acquire a work of exceptional artistic presence and enduring collector appeal.