Tramway Named Desire
Title
Tramway Named Desire
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
Peb's artwork depicts racehorses on a New Orleans streetcar pondering the possibility of a Horse of the Year title. Kentucky-bred Giant’s Causeway, Cartier Horse of the Year in 2000, is depicted hovering above as a blimp.
Tiznow was named American Horse of the Year in 2000, while Kona Gold was awarded the title of 2000 American Champion Sprint Horse. Point Given would claim the title of 2001 American Horse of the Year.
Tiznow was named American Horse of the Year in 2000, while Kona Gold was awarded the title of 2000 American Champion Sprint Horse. Point Given would claim the title of 2001 American Horse of the Year.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
2001
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Format
Pen and ink with watercolor; 17 x 13.25 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink with watercolor
Physical Dimensions
17 x 13.25 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “Tramway Named Desire,” The Keeneland Library, accessed September 9, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/113.