Racing

probably 1812

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

The image shows a horse race from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon cuts across the upper third, revealing hills, trees, and buildings in the distance. In the foreground, jockeys in colorful attire race on horses at full speed on a track. A crowd of spectators lines the track, with some in carriages, adding depth to the scene. The brushstrokes are light and detailed, emphasizing the speed of the race. The color palette includes pastel blues, greens, warm earth tones, and vibrant colors, creating a lively atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 × 39.3 cm (10 × 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.236

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 231

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Grego, Joseph. Rowlandson the caricaturist; a selection from his works with anecdotal descriptions of his famous caricatures. 2 vols. London: Chattoand Windus, 1880. Reprint. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65086915

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