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The Race of the Riderless Horses, 1817 (oil and pen and ink on paper laid on canvas)
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The Race of the Riderless Horses, 1817 (oil and pen and ink on paper laid on canvas)
3077059 The Race of the Riderless Horses, 1817 (oil and pen and ink on paper laid on canvas) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 19.8x29.1 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: This study marks the moment just before the Carnival horse race begins, when the terrified riderless horses begin their run down the Corso in Rome. ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18257545
© J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA / Bridgeman Images
Athlete Carnival Corso Panic Push Rearing Romanticism Spectacle Stampede Tension Wild Fear Goad
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The Race of the Riderless Horses, 1817" captures a moment of exhilarating chaos and raw emotion. Theodore Gericault's masterful oil and pen and ink composition portrays the intense anticipation just before the start of the Carnival horse race on Rome's Corso. The painting showcases a wild spectacle where terrified riderless horses rear up in panic, their powerful muscles taut with tension. Gericault's study delves into the heart of this frenzied scene, revealing both human and animal vulnerability. Amidst the stampede, we witness fearless athletes pushing themselves to their limits as they navigate through the chaos with only their bare bodies exposed to danger. The nudity adds an element of vulnerability and heightens our sense of urgency. This artwork exemplifies Gericault's romanticism, capturing not only physical action but also emotional turmoil. The artist skillfully employs light and shadow to emphasize every muscle twitch and bead of sweat on these magnificent creatures. Through his brushwork, he conveys a palpable fear that permeates the air. "The Race of the Riderless Horses" is more than just a depiction of a thrilling event; it encapsulates humanity’s fascination with adrenaline-fueled spectacles throughout history. This print from J. Paul Getty Museum invites us to reflect upon our own desires for excitement while reminding us that even in moments filled with panic and fear, there is undeniable beauty in motion.
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