This close-up portrait captures a bay Thoroughbred mid-action, its dark mane streaming and its bridle catching the light as it moves through its paces. Bred for speed and stamina, the Thoroughbred is the defining breed of British horse racing, a sport with roots stretching back to the 17th century and still central to the country’s rural and sporting life. Painted against a cool, misty blue-grey ground, the rich warmth of the bay coat is rendered with striking depth and luminosity, the powerful arch of the neck and intensity of the eye conveying both the athleticism and sensitivity that make the Thoroughbred such a compelling subject.
Available as an original pastel painting, open edition fine art prints, and stretched or rolled canvases.
Limited edition prints are available on request.
