A Nobleman Arriving to Inspect Racehorses at Newmarket (Primary Title)
John Wootton, English, ca. 1682 - 1764 (Artist)
Wootton’s naturalism is evident in this scene of workaday activity outside a “rubbing-down house” at Newmarket – one that was probably reserved for the use of the king and nobles. Particularly striking evidence of his careful observation is provided by the portraitlike treatment of the trainer in the foreground.
Paul Mellon Collection
2018-2019: "A Sporting Vision: The Paul Mellon Collection of British Sporting Art from the VMFA", National Sporting Museum & Library, Middleburg, VA, April 13 - July 22, 2018; Frist Art Museum, Nashville, TN, February 2 - May 5, 2019; Frick Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, June 15 - September 8, 2019
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