“Celebrated trotter Jay Eye See” is an artwork created by Currier and Ives in 1884. Demonstrating elements of the Romanticism art movement, it belongs to the genre painting category and is part of a Horse Racing series.
The artwork depicts a dynamic scene of a trotter horse named Jay Eye See, majestically pulling a sulky driven by a man wearing a cap and suit. The horse is portrayed in mid-stride, showcasing its agility and vigor against a backdrop of open fields and distant hills. The precision in the depiction of the horse’s musculature and the sulky’s detailed design highlights the artist’s attention to both realism and the grace of the equine subject. The clear blue sky, combined with the pastoral setting, reflects the Romanticism influence, celebrating the beauty of nature and the powerful connection between man and horse in the sport of racing.