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1860s Feu de Joie Winner of Oakes Hand Colored Engraving Harry Hall Racing Horse

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Framed mid 19th century hand colored engraving depicting "Feu-de-joie, Winner of the Oaks" by Harry Hall, 1862. Framed in a dark stained wood frame with beaded inner trim and Egg and Dart molding along outside. "Harry (Henry) Hall (1815 - 1882) was active/lived in United Kingdom. Harry Hall is known for Equestrian painting, races, race personalities. Born Henry Hall, he was known as Harry. Baptized at All Saints Church, Newmarket on 10 September 1815, son of Henry Hall and his wife Maria née Lemon. Hall was the foremost racehorse portraitist of his time. Hall first appeared as an artist at Tattersalls, working on a number of their publications, initially British Racehorses and The Sporting Review. He exhibited at the Royal Academy 1838-1864, the British Institution and the Society of British Artists between 1838 and 1875, from Newmarket or St. John's Wood, London mostly racehorses, hunters or the occasional sporting scene. Although his work covered all aspects of country sports he is best remembered for his portraits of racing personalities and racehorses. Hall became the chief artist of The Field and produced a great volume of work, much of which was engraved. The Sporting Magazine published 114 plates by Hall. He also worked for The Illustrated London News. He painted forty-three consecutive winners of the Derby, most being painted for engraving for Bailey's Magazine, until he quarreled with the proprietor over a pay rise. Harry Hall passed away in 1882 in the United Kingdom." Dimensions: 17.75" x 1" x 15.25" / Sans Frame - 9.5" x 6.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1862
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Overall - Light wear to frame; some discoloration to print.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 397561stDibs: LU5343237559132
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