Peytona and Fashion: In Their Great Match for $20,000. Over the Union Course L.I. May 13th. 1845, Won by Peytona. Time 7:39 3/4, 7:45 1/4

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, kb. 1845

This is a painting of a historic horse race event. The image captures a horse race between two horses, identified as Peytona and Fashion, in front of a cheering crowd. The action happens at the forefront, where two horses race along a dirt track. The riders on the horses are focused on the race, each dressed colorfully. The crowd lines the track, with many spectators looking on excitedly. In the background, various buildings and a carriage add to the scene. The painting likely commemorates a race held on May 13, 1845, as noted in the scripted details at the bottom of the image. This is in the style of 19th-century American lithography, capturing events in vibrant scenes.
Művész
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datálás
kb. 1845
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Méretek
45 × 72,5 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a painting of a historic horse race event. The image captures a horse race between two horses, identified as Peytona and Fashion, in front of a cheering crowd. The action happens at the forefront, where two horses race along a dirt track. The riders on the horses are focused on the race, each dressed colorfully. The crowd lines the track, with many spectators looking on excitedly. In the background, various buildings and a carriage add to the scene. The painting likely commemorates a race held on May 13, 1845, as noted in the scripted details at the bottom of the image. This is in the style of 19th-century American lithography, capturing events in vibrant scenes.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850