The Trojan Horse | Colin Middleton | 1942

"The Trojan Horse" (1942) by Colin Middleton is a surrealist painting that fuses dreamlike imagery with haunting symbolism. A skeletal, mannequin-like figure stands rigidly in a cradle-like structure, evoking both a scarecrow and a puppet. Its twisted expression and tattered form suggest vulnerability and decay. In the foreground, a toy soldier rides a rocking horse, injecting a sense of eerie innocence. Against a barren, desolate landscape with crumbling ruins under a blood-tinged sky, the piece explores themes of lost childhood, war, and deception—echoing the myth of the Trojan Horse with a psychological twist.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasizes different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints include a .25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12’’ x 16’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 40.6 cm 

18’’ x 24’’ Inches = 45.7 cm x 61 cm