Steward, Course and Paddock

1937

Prentiss Taylor

Associated Names
Prentiss Taylor

Artist, American, 1907 - 1991

American Artists Group

Publisher

The image features a bird's-eye view of a horse racing event. A man on horseback is seen observing the scene. The area is filled with clusters of people and activity, with a crowd lining the racecourse. The land slopes away into the distance, showing fields, trees, rolling hills, and scattered buildings, including a small spire. The image uses a monochromatic scheme, resembling a traditional engraving or lithograph. The detailing is intricate, with the horse and humans depicted prominently. The surrounding trees and hills are represented with lighter brushstrokes. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of the race day.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1996

  • Rose, Ingrid, and Roderick S. Quiroz.. The Lithographs of Prentiss Taylor: A Catalogue Raisonné. Bronx, NY: Fordham University Press, 1996, p. 91, no. 51.

Inscriptions

lower left on stone: P.T. LI

Wikidata ID

Q76456345

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