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Racetrack in Paris

1964

Gordon Parks

Associated Names

Gordon Parks

Artist, American, 1912 - 2006

The image shows a side view of several jockeys racing on horses. The horizon is concealed by dark trees blending into the upper part of the image. The blurred effect conveys speed and motion. The sun is visibly orange peeping through the branches, contrasting the dark tones of the image. The jockeys and horses are distinguishable by their colorful helmets and uniforms, adding vibrancy to the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

dye imbibition print
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection)
Dimensions

image/sheet: 68.6 × 99.7 cm (27 × 39 1/4 in.)
framed: 97.2 × 130.2 × 4.4 cm (38 1/4 × 51 1/4 × 1 3/4 in.)
Accession Number

2016.117.243

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gordon Parks, New York; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1998; acquired by NGA, 2016.

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Exhibition History

1997

Half Past Autumn: The Art of Gordon Parks, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 10, 1997 – January 11, 1998

Wikidata ID

Q64154564

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