Dexter, 'The King of The Turf' 1865

"Dexter, 'The King of The Turf'" is a chromolithograph print created in 1865 by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives. The print depicts Dexter, a famous racehorse, in full stride, with his jockey astride him, as he races on a track surrounded by spectators. The print is a striking example of the popular genre of sporting art that flourished in the 19th century. The use of bright colors and dynamic composition helps to capture the excitement of the race and the power and speed of the horse, celebrating Dexter's athletic prowess.