This is a painting of a horse race in a countryside setting. The scene includes numerous horses and riders galloping towards the finish line. A crowd of spectators is depicted in the foreground, with some standing and others sitting or reclining on the grass, watching the race. There are carriages and horses close to the spectators. The background shows the countryside under a blue sky with clouds. The painting is detailed, showing the postures of the onlookers and the motion of the racing horses. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1804
- Medium
- hand-colored etching and aquatint with blue wash
- Dimensions
- 4894 × 3444 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original