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Equestrian & Animals
A Grey Spotted Hound
John Wootton
A classic 18th-century sporting portrait of a noble spotted hound in a tranquil wooded landscape.
Scipio, a Spotted Hunter
Thomas Spencer
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a distinctive spotted hunter set against a sweeping landscape.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1750 by Thomas Spencer, this work depicts 'Scipio,' a prized spotted hunter belonging to Colonel Roche. The composition perfectly captures the English sporting art tradition, highlighting the fine details of the horse’s unique coat alongside a dynamic hunting scene unfolding across the pastoral background.
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