Charging, galloping, cavorting or all of the above, ‘Free Spirit II’ depicts a picture perfect brown horse in full flow, free of will and restriction, embracing and enjoying its surroundings, loving life. It’s pretty easy to detract this much information from a painting when the subject matter is captured with such magnificent detailing that ensures that every fluid ounce of motion and muscle definition is projected forth from the canvas.

Leading contemporary artist, Gary Benfield has a history and something of a reputation for originating and delivering exceptional quality when it comes to harnessing his muses, as his back catalogue of intricately crafted works testifies to. ‘Free Spirit II’ certainly doesn’t buck this trend and proves beyond doubt that Benfield is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to cementing the presence of such beasts in their natural state.