Trial Horse

1932

Robert Riggs

Associated Names
Robert Riggs

Artist, American, 1896 - 1970

This is a painting of a boxing ring scene with figures preparing for a match. The artwork captures a moment of anticipation as individuals within a boxing ring and spectators around it, engage in the pre-fight atmosphere. The painting is dimly lit, highlighting the textures of shadows and light on the figures. The central focus is on a figure in a robe with another person attending to them. The background features ropes of the boxing ring contrasting against the dark surroundings. Observers line the bottom right, partially illuminated and watching intently. The floor of the ring has a rough texture, conveying a sense of depth and realism. The painting is done in the style of George Bellows, known for dramatic portrayals of urban scenes and sporting events.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ingrid Rose in memory of her husband Milton Rose

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.61 × 44.45 cm (13 5/8 × 17 1/2 in.)
    stone: 35.56 × 45.72 cm (14 × 18 in.)
    sheet: 38.42 × 53.34 cm (15 1/8 × 21 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.37.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bassham 1986, 14


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA by Ingrid Rose, Washington, DC, 2018.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Bassham, Ben. The Lithographs of Robert Riggs, With a Catalogue Raisonné. Philadelphia, PA: Art Alliance Press, 1986, p. 64, no. 14.

Inscriptions

in graphite, below image, lower left: "Trial Horse"; lower right: Robert Riggs-; signed in stone, lower right: Robert Riggs - 32

Wikidata ID

Q77262729

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