The Derby Pets: The Winner by James Pollard. A bay racehorse is surrounded by a crowd of spectators in period attire and top hats after a victory, with a grandstand visible behind them.

The Derby Pets: The Winner

James Pollard

1840 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lively 19th-century British sporting scene depicting the celebratory moments following a horse racing victory.

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A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
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Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
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Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by James Pollard in 1840, this oil painting captures the vibrant atmosphere of the winner's circle at the Derby. The central bay horse is surrounded by figures in period attire, from cheering spectators in top hats to the jockey and handlers, all rendered with the precise detail characteristic of English sporting art.