Doncaster Races: The Horses Starting for the Great St. Ledger Stakes

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, published 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.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Date
published 1832
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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