Margrave with James Robinson Up by John Frederick Herring, Sr.. A profile portrait of a dark chestnut horse with a jockey in a blue jacket and white cap, set against an open horizon and a massive, cloud-filled sky.

Margrave with James Robinson Up

John Frederick Herring, Sr.

1833 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 19th-century equestrian portrait capturing a powerful racehorse and his jockey under a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work 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 with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Commissioned in 1833, this work by the celebrated British animal painter John Frederick Herring, Sr. depicts the racehorse Margrave with jockey James Robinson. The piece exemplifies the 19th-century sporting tradition, combining a precise anatomical study of the horse with a monumental, light-filled landscape that captures the quiet dignity of the English countryside.