Equestrian & Animals
An Extensive View of the Oxford Races
Charles Turner
A lively and detailed depiction of an early 19th-century English horse racing event.
A Boat Race on the River Isis, Oxford
John Whessell
1822 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively 19th-century depiction of a rowing competition on the River Isis in Oxford, filled with spectators and local atmosphere.
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Where it works
A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1822 by John Whessell, this oil on canvas captures the spirited energy of an early rowing race on the River Isis at Oxford. The scene is meticulously detailed, showing the rowing crews in mid-stroke, a bustling crowd of spectators on the bank, and the distant spires of the university town under an expansive, atmospheric sky.
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