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Rural Sports. Smock Racing

Thomas Rowlandson

National Gallery of Art

The image features a lively scene viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showing a bustling event on a grassy hillside. The horizon is high, with clusters of spectators in the distance. Detailed figures in a caricature style are shown in animated gestures and expressions. The color palette includes vibrant hues dominating the attire, with green shades for the hills and trees, and black and beige for contrast. A tented area with flags adds to the festive atmosphere, while dynamic postures and energetic crowd convey a sense of chaos, depicting a rural or carnival life scene.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1811
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
4916 × 3466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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