Horse and Jockey (Translation)
Le Grand Jockey (Primary Title)
Isidore-Jules Bonheur, French, 1827 - 1901 (Artist)
This iconic sculpture conveys the zeal with which the French took up the English fashion for the turf. Isidore-Jules Bonheur was the brother of the much better-known and successful artist Rosa Bonheur, famous for her large canvases and for her adventurous pursuits, which included travelling with Buffalo Bill for a time.
Signed on proper left side of base: "I. BONHEUR"
Stamped on proper right side of base: "PEYROL"
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", The National Sporting Library & Museum, May 6 - July 31, 2016
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", University of Richmond, March 3 - April 25, 2016
"The French Horse from Géricault to Picasso: Works from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts", University of Richmond, March 3 - April 25, 2016
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
Some object records are not complete and do not reflect VMFA's full and current knowledge. VMFA makes routine updates as records are reviewed and enhanced.
