What periods do these artworks cover?

The pieces span the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, encompassing Victorian sporting art alongside twentieth-century realism and impressionism. Dates range from nineteenth-century portraits and aquatints through to mid-twentieth-century drawings and paintings.

How are the horses identified?

Many works name specific thoroughbred champions, winning jockeys, and race meetings directly in the titles or inscriptions. Famous subjects include Epsom Derby winners and royal racehorses documented alongside their trainers and owners.

What materials were used?

Artists worked primarily in oil paint on canvas, wood panels, or paper supports to create these equine portraits and racing scenes. Printmaking techniques such as aquatint and painted prints also appear alongside pastel and ink on paper.

How do these pieces reflect racing history?

The artworks record prominent historical racehorses, named jockeys in specific silks, and nineteenth-century courses like Kempton Park. They document specific owners and historic events, serving as a visual archive of equestrian sport.