Painted in an impressionistic style, this tableau depicts an equestrian event in progress; it could be a parade of jockeys who are in red jackets and carry flags. They have been painted with a sense of animation indicating swift movement in the centre of the field. The event involves important dignitaries as Ara paints some figures in bright colours, thus signifying a hierarchy, while the rest of the crowd, which also looks on, fades into a sea of white. A band can be spotted on the right, playing music from an enclosure.
published references
Karode, Roobina, ed., Manifestations III | 100 Artists, (New Delhi: DAG, 2005), p. 33
K. H. Ara
Untitled
Oil on canvas
Enquiry Form
K. H. Ara
Untitled
Oil on canvas
Image Request Form
Images from DAG’s Museum Collection are accessible to artists, educators and researchers for non-commercial, educational use. Submit your details below to request access to use this image.