The artwork titled “Dexter, ‘The King of The Turf'” is a genre painting created by Currier and Ives in 1865. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is part of the “Horse Racing” series.
The artwork vividly depicts a scene of a racehorse named Dexter, renowned as “The King of The Turf,” being ridden by a jockey. Dexter is illustrated in motion, trotting briskly along the racetrack with a sense of speed and grace. The horse’s powerful musculature and the jockey’s focused posture are detailed meticulously, capturing the essence of horse racing. Behind them, the scenery includes an audience and elements of a racetrack environment, enriching the dynamic and spirited nature of the painting. The bright sky and well-defined landscape further emphasize the thrilling atmosphere of the race.