Equestrian & Animals
The Round Course at Newmarket, Preparing for the King's Plate
Peter Tillemans
This 18th-century sporting scene by Peter Tillemans captures the sophisticated anticipation of a royal race at the historic Newmarket course.
George I at Newmarket
John Wootton
1717 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric 18th-century sporting scene depicting George I and his retinue at the Newmarket races.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened cool notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft white, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1717 by John Wootton, this grand landscape captures King George I amidst a bustling assembly of figures and horses at Newmarket. The work exemplifies the British sporting tradition, blending precise equestrian portraiture with an expansive, light-filled sky and the detailed topography of the English countryside.
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