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.
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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
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verso: upper left in ink: Robert Galvin

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