Routledge Race, Gender, and Identity in American Equine Art 1832-Present

This scholarly work traces the evolution of equine and equestrian art in the United States over two centuries, challenging conventional understandings of subjects rooted in elite English and European traditions. By focusing on the construction of identity in painting and photography, the book examines how Blacks, women, and the animals themselves are represented across horseracing, rodeo, and horse show competition. It illuminates the strategic roles visual artists have played in shaping cultural understandings of human-animal relationships, offering the first comprehensive history of how American equine art has intersected with race and gender throughout this period. Essential for art historians, visual culture scholars, and anyone interested in how artistic representation reflects and constructs social identity.