HOME | DD

LaGelian β€” Winged Horses

Published: 2013-07-28 17:49:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 16523; Favourites: 130; Downloads: 35
Redirect to original
Description Horses of Harry Potter // pen, pencil, gouache paint

"Winged horses exist worldwide. There are many different breeds, including the Abraxan, the Aethonan, the Granian, and the rare Thestral. As with the Hippogriff, the owner of a winged horse is required to perform a Disillusionment Charm upon it at regular intervals" (Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander)

Abraxan:
M.O.M Classification: XXXX (Dangerous/ requires specialist knowledge/ skilled wizard may handle)
The Abraxan is an immensely powerful and giant palominos breed of winged horse. They are about 10-15 feet tall (about the size of elephants) and have a wingspan of 30-35 ft. Their flight feathers (tipped black as opposed to their otherwise white wings) are the longest of any winged horse, allowing them to fly for long periods of time and carry heavy loads.

Aethonan:
M.O.M Classification: XX (Harmless/ may be domesticated)
The Aethonan is a chestnut light draft horse with speckled wings like a barn owl. Quite popular in Britain and Ireland, this winged horse is frequently used by wizard families who prefer a larger mode of transportation as opposed to brooms. Its broad back and gentle demeanor makes it suitable for small children.

Granian:
M.O.M Classification: XXX (Competent wizard should cope)
The Granian is a tall and muscular gray thoroughbred with peregrine falcon wings. For a long time it was thought to be a solid gray, but it is confirmed that this horse flies so fast its stripes and specks on its body and wings blur to a light grey color. Granians are "hot blooded" horses, known for their agility, speed, and spirit.

Thestral:
M.O.M Classification: XXXX
The rare Thestral has a dragon like face and neck, skeletal horse body, and huge bat wings. They possess the power of invisibility to those who have not seen or accepted death and thus are considered unlucky by many wizards. They are attracted to the scent of blood and are quite intelligent.

------

For each individual horse, check them out here: lagelian.tumblr.com/post/56705…
Related content
Comments: 19

ArekuWargTamer [2018-07-16 20:02:44 +0000 UTC]

Love this and love the mediaΒ 

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

mmithril [2017-11-27 08:07:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful drawings of the winged horses!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Karinta [2016-02-25 21:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Man, this reminds me of Alexandra Quick.

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Sneeuwmaan [2013-12-20 18:47:54 +0000 UTC]

yay, I have the book too, already thought I recognised the phrases XD

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Aquardial [2013-09-20 00:04:01 +0000 UTC]

I've been studying this off and on since you posted this, and I keep thinking that I'll have something more interesting to say than how cool it is, but, alas, I'm stuck.Β 

There is something very...well, they remind me of older art prints, as in something that we would have seen as an actual, say, textbook documentation on the different horses. I suppose I'm likening it to something that Audubon would have done as he studied birds. Granted, Audobon painted mostly birds, but he had a knack for all natural things. I don't know why, but I pictured the Abraxan closer to the definition of the Aethonan, more like a draft horse. I suppose I can't fault the "real" definition versus my imagination! Heh.Β 

Anyway, these are absolutely lovely, and I'm surprised that so few have commented to tell you so.Β 

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Gingershine12 [2013-09-02 22:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh so pretty!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to Gingershine12 [2013-09-22 16:47:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks lovely!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Nutmeg44 [2013-08-12 21:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Seriously cool!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to Nutmeg44 [2013-09-02 17:23:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

blanket86 [2013-08-01 21:19:16 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazing. I love this style and composition. I love it!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to blanket86 [2013-08-03 04:43:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I was browsing through the Harry Potter wiki and realized there's not a lot of information on all four winged horses, so I decided to make my own! Glad you like it (:

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

AcquaMarina29 [2013-07-30 12:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to AcquaMarina29 [2013-07-30 23:22:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you lovely!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

AcquaMarina29 In reply to LaGelian [2013-08-03 16:43:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

foreverconstellation [2013-07-30 06:10:09 +0000 UTC]

beautiful Β texture !!!!!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to foreverconstellation [2013-07-30 23:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I had fun doing the splatter paint (:

And welcome to Deviantart!

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

foreverconstellation In reply to LaGelian [2013-07-31 06:19:53 +0000 UTC]

oh well thank you very much your art is beautiful xxx

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0

Avelynnn [2013-07-28 18:20:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow, these are really good! Love your linearts and the textures you used

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 1

LaGelian In reply to Avelynnn [2013-07-28 18:36:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! (:

πŸ‘: 0 ⏩: 0