SARTORIUS, Francis I
(b. 1734, London, d. 1804, London)

Lord Milsington's Bay Racehorse "Laburnum" with Jockey up at Newmarket

1782
Oil on canvas, 64 x 76 cm
Private collection

The unusual harlequin colours worn by the jockey (who is probably William Smith) are those of Charles Ogilvy who acquired the horse from Lord Milsington. He was the owner of a number of good horses in the 1770s and 80s, including Trentham, who was painted by George Stubbs.




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