Cavalcade de Longchamp
1810–1815
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1961-105-140
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Cavalcade de Longchamp *Unknown artist, 1810–1815, Print* Smithsonian American Art Museum, of Hamill and BarkerStep into the lively world of early 19th-century Paris *Cavalcade de Longchamp a captivating print depicting a grand procession of riders at the famed Longchamp racecourse. between 1810 and 1815 during the Napoleonic era, this artwork freezes a moment of equestrian splendor, where fashionable crowds gathered for one of Europe's premier social events. Longchamp, on the outskirts of Paris, was already a hub for horse racing and elite gatherings, symbolizing the era's blend of aris...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...