19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Vauban, Winner Of The 2000 Guineas

19th-Century English School, Portrait Of Vauban, Winner Of The 2000 GuineasThis charming 19th century English school oil painting depicts Vauban, the Duke of Beaufort's dark bay colt. In 1867, Vauban famously won the 2000 guineas at Newmarket, run over a distance of one mile. First held in 1809, by the mid 1860s, it was considered one of Britains most illustrious races for three year olds. A report in the Bristol Mercury detailed the drama as it unfolded. Vauban was 5 to 2 against. A slight delay at the post preceded the

Valborg Goldschmidt (1877-1964)

he enjoyed depicting precise scenes featuring figures within interiors

In the larger piece

Reasonable with a few light scratches here and there

This is a masterclass in how to paint light cascading from a small window and the artist has captured a fascinating moment of complete stillness

It’s interesting to consider whether she visited Paris during her studies like many of her contemporaries

An accomplished draughtsman with a warm sense of humour

Range spent his entire career working in his hometown

Medium: WatercolourOverall size: 12” x 9” / 31cm x 23cmYear of creation: c

Vividly filling the centre of the canvas

which was opposite Burlington House and at the same exhibition was Whistler's ‘Nocturne in Grey and Gold’

sublime nature is not to be found in our land”