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This is a painting of a classical chariot scene. The image depicts an ornate chariot pulled by two spirited horses, set against a backdrop of stylized trees with a yellow background. The chariot is detailed with elaborate designs, and the harness of the horses is intricately patterned. The image has a two-dimensional flat aesthetic. There is a sense of motion conveyed through the dynamic posture of the horses and the flowing attire in the scene. The scene is rendered in earthy hues, predominately browns and yellows. The style is reminiscent of work from the neoclassical period.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bandbox Paper
Robert Galvin
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 40.9 x 54.8 cm (16 1/8 x 21 9/16 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.8268
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
verso: upper left in ink: Robert Galvin
NGA object ID 20466. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.