1812
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Racing is a 1812 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a busy horse race with lots of riders in colorful clothes. Some horses are galloping fast, while others look tired or are falling. In the background, a crowd watches from tents and wagons. The sky is light blue, and the ground is a mix of green and brown. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement—even the spectators look lively. The colors are bright but simple, like hand-painted details. Want to know more about how this was made? Look up etching.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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