The artwork titled “The Celebrated Trotting Mare Lucy” is a genre painting created by Currier and Ives, aligned with the Romanticism art movement. This piece is part of the “Horse Racing” series, and it exemplifies the artistic flair and thematic focus of its era.
In the artwork, a spirited scene unfolds with the trotting mare Lucy at its center. The mare is depicted in motion, capturing the dynamic and vigorous essence of a horse race. A man, presumably the jockey, is seen deftly guiding the horse from a lightweight racing cart, indicative of the period’s trotting races. The artistry showcases the mare’s powerful physique and the jockey’s focused demeanor. The background includes spectators observing the race from a wooden structure, suggesting an official racing event. The image is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and a compelling sense of movement, all hallmarks of the Romanticism movement.