Das feurige Rennpferd

Thomas Rowlandson, 1789

This is a painting of a horse race scene featuring riders speeding across the scene, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. In the foreground, a rider in a yellow jacket is prominently featured on a white horse, with several other riders on brown horses racing beside him. The spectators, including some on foot and others in carriages, are energetically engaged. There is movement and liveliness, enhanced by the dynamic poses of the horses and the expressions of the crowd. The background features soft sky blues and muted earth tones, adding depth and contrast. This painting is in the style of James Gillray.
Künstler
Thomas Rowlandson
Datierung
1789
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored etching
Maße
33,3 × 42,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of a horse race scene featuring riders speeding across the scene, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. In the foreground, a rider in a yellow jacket is prominently featured on a white horse, with several other riders on brown horses racing beside him. The spectators, including some on foot and others in carriages, are energetically engaged. There is movement and liveliness, enhanced by the dynamic poses of the horses and the expressions of the crowd. The background features soft sky blues and muted earth tones, adding depth and contrast. This painting is in the style of James Gillray.

Thomas Rowlandson