The Celebrating Pacing Mare Pacahontas

currierandives

vehicle

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

underpainting

horse

surrealism

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Celebrating Pacing Mare Pacahontas" is a chromolithograph by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives, famed for their depictions of 19th-century American life. The print showcases the powerful mare Pacahontas, a celebrated racehorse, in full stride as she pulls a sulky driven by a gentleman in a top hat. The dynamic composition and intricate details of the horse, sulky, and driver convey the excitement and skill of harness racing, a popular pastime in the era. The print is a vibrant testament to the beauty and power of horses, capturing a fleeting moment of athleticism and grace.