Kentucky Woodpecker by Edward Troye. An oil portrait showing a bay thoroughbred horse in profile standing within a hazy, pastoral landscape under a soft sky.

Kentucky Woodpecker

Edward Troye

1834 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified equestrian portrait of a thoroughbred horse against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1834 by Edward Troye, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts the thoroughbred 'Kentucky Woodpecker'. Troye, renowned as the preeminent painter of American racehorses in the 19th century, masterfully captures the animal's powerful anatomy and the lustrous sheen of its coat, set against a gentle, low-contrast landscape that emphasizes the subject's noble stature.