Running

published 1804

John Bluck after Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
John Bluck

Artist, British, active 1791 - 1819

Thomas Rowlandson

Artist After, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a painting of a horse race in a countryside setting. The scene includes numerous horses and riders galloping towards the finish line. A crowd of spectators is depicted in the foreground, with some standing and others sitting or reclining on the grass, watching the race. There are carriages and horses close to the spectators. The background shows the countryside under a blue sky with clouds. The painting is detailed, showing the postures of the onlookers and the motion of the racing horses. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching and aquatint with blue wash

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.6 × 49.4 cm (13 5/8 × 19 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.451

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a bustling market scene from a street-level point of view. The horizon line is low and there are pedestrians going about their day. A fountain or statue is on the right side, with detailed architecture, including a church with a steeple on the left. The painting style is detailed with clear textures and architectural elements. The color palette is warm with earthy tones dominating. Market vendors and townsfolk are interacting lively with carts and goods, adding movement. The buildings continue into the distance with less detail.

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65022311

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