Equestrian & Animals
Lamprey at Newmarket
John Wootton
An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a dapple grey horse in a soft pastoral setting.
The Duke of Hamilton's Grey Racehorse, 'Victorious,' at Newmarket
John Wootton
1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a striking dapple grey racehorse and attendants on the grounds of Newmarket.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted circa 1725 by John Wootton, this masterful oil on canvas depicts 'Victorious,' a grey racehorse belonging to the Duke of Hamilton. The composition captures the horse in a moment of preparation at Newmarket, flanked by a groom and a jockey, showcasing the refined aesthetic and monumental scale typical of early British sporting art.
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