The artwork titled “Trustee,” created by Currier and Ives, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting. It is part of the “Horse Racing” series.
The artwork depicts a dynamic scene of horse racing, featuring a trotting horse in full stride, pulling a sulky with a driver. The horse is captured mid-movement, with its muscles taut and hooves barely touching the ground, conveying a sense of speed and vigor. The driver, attired in a blue jacket and cap, is seated in a lightweight two-wheeled cart, holding the reins with a focused expression. The background features a simple rural landscape with a wooden fence and open fields, accentuating the central action of the race. The meticulous details and vibrant colors of the artwork highlight the elegance and excitement of horse racing, a popular theme in 19th-century America.
