The Start of the Race of the Riderless Horses
The Met
Artist: Horace Vernet(French, Paris 1789–1863 Paris)
Date: 1820
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (46 x 54 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A white horse rears in an arena, surrounded by men, other horses, and a watching crowd
Detailed Description
A scene unfolds within an arena, filled with horses and men, observed by a crowd. In the center, a large white horse rears on its hind legs, its head turned slightly to the left, with a man in a white shirt and red cap holding its bridle. Below the white horse, a darker horse is partially visible, appearing to be on the ground. To the right, a brown horse also rears, its front legs lifted, as two men attempt to control it; one man in a blue jacket holds its bridle, while another in a white shirt and red cap grasps its flank. Several other men and horses are visible in the mid-ground on the left, less distinctly rendered. The ground is a reddish-brown color. Above the arena floor, a red barrier separates the action from spectator stands. Numerous figures, depicted with varying degrees of detail, fill the stands, observing the scene below. Some spectators wear hats, and the background behind them appears to show architectural elements like columns or arches. The overall color palette is warm, with earthy tones dominating the arena, contrasted by the white horse and the colorful clothing of the men.
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