Lamprey at Newmarket by John Wootton. A dapple grey horse stands in profile being held by a groom, while a small group of gentlemen observes from the left against a soft landscape background.

Lamprey at Newmarket

John Wootton

1723 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a dapple grey horse in a soft pastoral setting.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by John Wootton in 1723, this masterwork of British sporting art depicts the celebrated horse Lamprey at Newmarket. The dapple grey stallion is presented in profile, attended by a groom and his owner, Sir William Morgan, within a refined landscape that captures the prestigious atmosphere of early 18th-century English horse racing culture.

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