Pferderennen in Doncaster: Der Start zum großen St. Leger

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, veröffentlicht 1832

The scene depicts the Doncaster Races, showing the racecourse from a slightly elevated perspective. The sky is filled with soft clouds and the horizon appears low. A grand building, possibly the grandstand, is on the left. Spectators are gathered along the fence and within the race track. Horses and riders are racing towards the right. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed. The color palette is warm and natural, with earthy greens and browns dominating. The jockeys' attire is vibrant reds and blues, contrasting with the muted colors of the spectators' clothing. The track narrows in the distance, leading to the vanishing point on the right where it meets trees and low hills on the horizon.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1832
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored aquatint
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The scene depicts the Doncaster Races, showing the racecourse from a slightly elevated perspective. The sky is filled with soft clouds and the horizon appears low. A grand building, possibly the grandstand, is on the left. Spectators are gathered along the fence and within the race track. Horses and riders are racing towards the right. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed. The color palette is warm and natural, with earthy greens and browns dominating. The jockeys' attire is vibrant reds and blues, contrasting with the muted colors of the spectators' clothing. The track narrows in the distance, leading to the vanishing point on the right where it meets trees and low hills on the horizon.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839