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probably 1811

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a drawing of a horse racing scene. The setting is an outdoor area with green hills in the background. Numerous horses and riders are assembled in the foreground, preparing for a race. Large crowds are gathered near tents or a viewing area. The sky is lightly clouded. Various figures, dressed in colorful outfits, are involved in different activities. A small wooden stand with a red roof is occupied by several individuals overseeing the event. Light, pastel colors and details suggest a joyful and dynamic setting, capturing the excitement and energy of the moment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.5 × 39.3 cm (10 1/16 × 15 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.235

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 220

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

Q65086913

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