Horse Auction

c. 1948

Francis Chapin

Associated Names
Francis Chapin

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

This is a drawing of a busy street scene with horses and figures in motion. The drawing features a dynamic and somewhat chaotic scene where a group of horses is rushing towards a destination. The scene is filled with movement and energy, as indicated by the strong lines and shading used to convey motion. The background includes architectural elements such as tall buildings, creating a sense of depth with the contrast between the foreground and background. This drawing captures a moment filled with action within an urban setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(G.W. Einstein Company, Inc. (via Mann-Williams Antiques), New York, NY); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 5 May 1989; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left In pencil: "Horse Auction" II (circled); lower right: Francis Chapin

Wikidata ID

Q76550256

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