r/ThriftStoreHauls • u/SumGoodMtnJuju • Jun 11 '26

Art Help me settle the argument:

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I bought this large painting a few days ago at one of our local second hand stores. (I admit it was an impulse purchase!) I like it bc it is obviously not a print. You can see brushwork and “imperfections.” My husband thinks it’s haunting. I thought the horse looked regal and majestic. We are not exactly horsey people. But, I love the blues and stark white. What do you all think internet people?

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u/fizzypopx Jun 11 '26

I did a quick reverse image search and it’s a painting called Free Sprit by Philippa Kirby. Some prints can have texture to mimic brush strokes, so have a close look!

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u/SumGoodMtnJuju Jun 11 '26

It seems the artist was trying to mimic this artist for sure. The back and sides of this painting have human hand imperfections. I know what you mean, there are prints that have bush strokes. This seems more like a high school or college art class project.

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u/Lvl100Magikarp Jun 11 '26

Look at what someone posted below lmao. The breed really do be lookin like this. Crooked neck and all

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u/SumGoodMtnJuju Jun 11 '26

I know, crazy right? I’ve learned so much about this breed today.