Artwork
A Bay Racehorse with a Jockey in the Colours of Wyndham Quin
A Bay Racehorse with a Jockey in the Colours of Wyndham Quin is an oil painting by Daniel Quigley. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
A Bay Racehorse with a Jockey in the Colours of Wyndham Quin is an oil painting created by Daniel Quigley in 1770, now held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bay racehorse with a jockey wearing Wyndham Quin's colors, capturing the energy and movement of horse racing. The horse is shown in profile, facing left, with the jockey on its back.
Technique & Style
The horse's rich brown coat and the jockey's vibrant blue and yellow uniform are set against a subtle landscape of rolling hills and cloudy sky, showcasing Quigley's skill in equestrian portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Irish painter captured sporting life in oil, often sneaking in the colors of the Wyndham Quin family.
