Artwork
Young True Blue at Newmarket
Young True Blue at Newmarket is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist John Wootton. It dates from 1717 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Young True Blue at Newmarket is a 1717 oil painting by John Wootton, an English artist known for his sporting and landscape works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a white horse, likely the racehorse Young True Blue, in a yard at Newmarket, a major British horse-racing center. The horse is shown with a bridle and saddle blanket, attended by a man in an orange uniform.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the horse and its surroundings. It is associated with the Rococo movement, characterized by its use of oil paint.
History & Provenance
Created in 1717, the painting is now held in the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Wootton (c. 1686 – 13 November 1764) was an English painter of sporting subjects, battle scenes and landscapes, and illustrator.
