Artwork
Horse Race at Kamo
Horse Race at Kamo is an unspecified painting by Sumiyoshi Hiromori. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Surrounding these central figures are spectators, illustrating the communal nature of the event and the public interest in the competition.
Horse Race at Kamo depicts the dynamic scene of a horse race, a significant cultural event in Japan. The composition centers on the action of the race itself, featuring horses and jockeys as primary subjects. Surrounding these central figures are spectators, illustrating the communal nature of the event and the public interest in the competition.
Created by Sumiyoshi Hiromori in 1741, the work captures the energy of the race through its portrayal of the animals and riders in motion. The inclusion of diverse figures, from the competing jockeys to the observing crowd, provides a snapshot of the social atmosphere surrounding this traditional sporting event in eighteenth-century Japan.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1741 by Sumiyoshi Hiromori, Horse Race at Kamo is a Japanese painting depicting the horse race held at the Kamo shrine in Kyoto. The composition arranges horses, jockeys, and a crowd of spectators within a lively, animated scene. Hiromori, an artist of the Sumiyoshi school of Yamato-e painting, renders the figures with fine linework and decorative color, emphasizing dynamic movement in the racing horses and the communal atmosphere of the event.
History & Provenance
The painting Horse Race at Kamo was created in 1741 by the Japanese artist Sumiyoshi Hiromori. The work is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While the specific commission details or original patron are not recorded in the available sources, the inception date is established as 1741. The piece originated in Japan and depicts a scene of spectators, jockeys, and horses.
The painting Horse Race at Kamo is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it is registered under accession number 1975.1.253. Executed in 1741 by Sumiyoshi Hiromori, it depicts a scene of spectators, horses, and a jockey at the Kamo shrine in Kyoto. The work was created in Japan and entered the museum's holdings in 1975.
Overview
This painting, titled Horse Race at Kamo, was created by Sumiyoshi Hiromori in 1741. It captures a dynamic moment from a traditional horse race, showcasing the intensity of both the competitors and the onlookers. The artwork is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into historical Japanese sporting events and artistic conventions of the period.
Artist & collection
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