Henry Koehler Animal Paintings
American, 1927-2018
One of the top sporting artists in the world, Henry Koehler was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Yale University and his long association with the sporting life began soon after his graduation from Yale. His illustrations appeared in The New Yorker, Town & Country and Sports Illustrated. His first exhibition was in 1961 and since that time he has had 67 one-man A exhibitions in London, Paris, Dublin, Johannesburg and throughout the United States. Racing and hunting come alive under his brush. He also offers us a behind-the-scenes look at jockeys, horses, dogs and the special accoutrements of each sport. Among his collectors are prominent people from the political, social and sports arenas.
His works can be seen at the National Racing Museum in Saratoga and at the National Horse Racing Museum at Newmarket in Great Britain. Mr. Koehler lives in Southampton, New York. "He has painted several commission portraits of well-known thoroughbreds but prefers genre pieces depicting horse racing, polo, and hunting in the field with horses. He also does studies of jockey figures before and after their race.
An July-October 2003 exhibition, Elegant Impressions of Turf and Field, was held at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. " Source: Christie's New York, December 2003to
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Artist: Henry Koehler
Petite Dog Painting a Distinguished Scottish Terrier on Vivid Yellow Background
By Henry Koehler
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"Scottish Gentleman," a captivating dog painting of a Scottish Terrier by renowned sporting artist Henry Koehler, is enhanced with a vivid yellow ba...
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2010s Realist Henry Koehler Animal Paintings
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Small Oil of Mother and Child, Jack Russell Terriers, on Lush Green Grass
By Henry Koehler
Located in Charleston, US
"A Pair of Jack Russells" a charming dog painting of two Jack Russell Terriers, a mother and her puppy who is resting his head on mom, posing on lush green grass is by renowned sporting artist Henry Koehler. The artist is known for his distinctive small paintings which catch one's eye and greet viewers with a friendly, 'Hello' (as described by a British royal who considers Koehler's works to be his friends). The Jack Russell Terrier dog painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Henry Koehler Animal Paintings
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Small Oil of Two Cavalier King Charles Basking in the Sun on Lush Green Grass
By Henry Koehler
Located in Charleston, US
"King Charles, Junior & Senior" a charming dog painting of a father and son Cavalier King Charles in a lush green landscape is by renowned sporting artist...
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2010s Realist Henry Koehler Animal Paintings
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Oil, Canvas
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1878: Won Prix de la Forêt (FR, 1600mT, Longchamp)
1879: Won July Cup (ENG, 6FT, Newmarket July). Won Rous Memorial Stakes (ENG, 8FT, Ascot). Won Bunbury Stakes (ENG, Newmarket). 2nd Rosebery Handicap (ENG, Epsom)
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