Horse images in Chinese art on display amid Chinese New Year in Beijing

Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2026 shows classic horse-themed paintings on display at the "Galloping Through the Clouds" exhibition of the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition focuses on the horse image in Chinese art in celebration of the Chinese New Year, showing the evolution of horse-themed works in different dynasties and the vigorous spirit of the horse. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2026 shows a classic horse-themed paintings on display at the "Galloping Through the Clouds" exhibition of the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition focuses on the horse image in Chinese art in celebration of the Chinese New Year, showing the evolution of horse-themed works in different dynasties and the vigorous spirit of the horse. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2026 shows a classic horse-themed painting on display at the "Galloping Through the Clouds" exhibition of the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition focuses on the horse image in Chinese art in celebration of the Chinese New Year, showing the evolution of horse-themed works in different dynasties and the vigorous spirit of the horse. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)