Horse and Train is another Alex Colville painting used in the film. It’s placement is in the Boulder Apartment as Wendy and The Dr/Social Worker move from Danny’s bedroom to The Living Room.
It’s a dark piece: it is a horse running on the tracks towards a moving train. It is a clear sign of destruction if one doesn’t change the course of actions.
In this image · No.7
“Horse and Train” reflects danger and the inability or unwillingness to change the course of action. This is reflected via the horseshoe in No.37, on the wall as Wendy makes the call to the troopers about the lines being down until spring, and in No.38, next to the Grady girl in the forefront: Danny witnessing the aftermath of not changing course.
Compositional Reflection
“Horse and Train” reflects No.80, showing that The Overlook and The Boulder Apartment are the same thematic space.