Lord Abergavenny's Dark Bay Carriage Horse with a Terrier by Thomas Gooch. A noble dark bay carriage horse in full harness stands before a stone building as a small white terrier looks up at it.

Lord Abergavenny's Dark Bay Carriage Horse with a Terrier

Thomas Gooch

1785 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a dark bay carriage horse and a spirited terrier.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm wood and umber notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1785 by British artist Thomas Gooch, this classic equestrian scene depicts Lord Abergavenny's dark bay carriage horse in full harness. The animal stands patiently outside a stone stable wing adorned with heraldic motifs, while a small white terrier looks on, capturing a refined moment of British heritage and sporting tradition.

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