The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy 

"The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy" is a chromolithograph print by the American printmakers Currier & Ives, renowned for their depictions of 19th-century American life. The print showcases a powerful trotting mare named Lucy, in full stride, pulling a sulky driven by a man in a top hat. The detail in the print, from the mare's muscled form to the spokes of the wheels, captures the excitement of harness racing, a popular sport during this era. The print's vibrant colors and dynamic composition evoke the speed and energy of the scene, while the inclusion of spectators in the background reinforces the social and cultural significance of the event.