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The High Mettled Racer

Henry Alken

Artwork Details

The High Mettled Racer
early 19th century
Henry Alken
lithograph on paper
10 ½ x 14 ½ in. (26.67 x 36.83 cm);16 7/8 x 20 5/8 in. (42.86 x 52.39 cm)
Gift of Carole and Dennis McNamara
2023/2.96

Description

Physical Description:

Three jockeys with crops cracking drive their horses to the finish line, where a crowd of men in black top hats await. 

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