The Wellington Racecourse in Drizzle (Ostende)
1888 Finnish National Gallery
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a lively scene at a racecourse, characterized by its distinctive pointillist technique. The foreground features a dark fence, leading to a sprawling green field where jockeys on horseback can be seen on a track. In the background, buildings with red roofs, spectators, and numerous yellow and orange flags under a dappled sky suggest a festive atmosphere.
Did you know?
Alfred William Finch was a prominent figure in the Belgian avant-garde art scene and one of the founders of Les XX, an influential group that promoted new artistic styles. Though often overshadowed by French Neo-Impressionists like Seurat, Finch played a crucial role in introducing Pointillism to Belgium. His adoption of this scientific approach to color, using small, distinct dots, aimed to achieve greater luminosity and vibrancy than traditional Impressionism.
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The Wellington Racecourse in Drizzle (Ostende)
Alfred William Finch, 1888
