Equestrian & Animals
Sir Tatton Sykes Leading in the Horse 'Sir Tatton Sykes'
Harry Hall
A classic 19th-century equestrian portrait featuring a champion bay horse led by its owner under a soft, clouded sky.
Crucifix with John Day Up
Harry Hall
1840 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A classic Victorian equestrian scene by Harry Hall, featuring the famed racehorse Crucifix.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Entryway · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Dusty pink, Warm beige, Olive green
About the piece
This 1840 oil painting by Harry Hall is a masterful example of British sporting art, depicting the renowned racehorse 'Crucifix' with jockey John Day mounted. The composition is set against an expansive, soft-toned sky, capturing the dignity and poise of the era's turf culture with refined technique and a grounding atmosphere.
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