Steeplechase

c. 1938

Lou Barlow

Associated Names
Lou Barlow

Artist, American, 1908 - 2011

This is a drawing of a horse race. The image depicts a steeplechase event with a row of horses and riders leaping over a fence on the left. On the right, there is a crowd of spectators watching the race with excited expressions, some pointing and gesturing. The drawing is detailed, showing textures of clothing and hats worn by the crowd, capturing the energy of the moment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: "Steeplechase"; lower right in graphite: Louis Breslow; upper left corner in graphite by unknown hand: 12; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: G-00-710; lower right corner in graphite by unkown hand: 25

Wikidata ID

Q76455924

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