Albert Pinkham Ryder Appraisal

Reproduction Print of Albert Pinkham Ryder's "The Race Track (Death on a Pale Horse)"

This item is a grayscale reproduction print of the famous oil painting 'The Race Track (Death on a Pale Horse)' by American artist Albert Pinkham Ryder, originally painted between 1895 and 1910. The image depicts a skeletal figure representing Death riding a horse along a curved racetrack, wielding a scythe under a dramatic, turbulent sky. In the foreground, a serpent can be seen. The print exhibits a high contrast, monochromatic palette of charcoal blacks, grays, and off-whites, mimicking the moody, Tonalist style of the original work. The artwork is mounted or printed on a larger cream-colored paper or cardstock backing. Regarding physical condition, the paper shows significant signs of age and wear; there is a large, jagged tear and loss of material at the top edge of the mounting paper, along with noticeable foxing, staining, and yellowing throughout the margins. The surface appears to have some undulation, suggesting exposure to moisture or poor storage conditions over time. There are no clearly visible artist signatures or edition numbers on the face of the print in this view. The print likely dates to the mid-20th century as a museum or educational reproduction.