India nativa

India Nativa is the first painting in Richard Somonte’s series La Caballería. In this foundational piece, the artist discovers the core composition that would go on to define the entire series: a solitary rider on horseback, emerging from a vast, almost dreamlike landscape.
A key feature of this composition is the alignment between the rider’s gaze and the horizon line—an intentional choice that conveys focus, inner calm, and an unspoken connection with the surrounding space. Through expressive brushstrokes and a warm, earthy palette, Somonte captures the strength and grace of the native woman, portraying her as a symbol of dignity, resilience, and harmony with the land.
As the genesis of La Caballería, India Nativa stands as both a poetic image and a conceptual cornerstone of the artist’s evolving exploration.
 
120 x 120 cm
oil on canvas
2023