HARRY HALL (BRITISH 1814-1882)
A bay racehorse in a loosebox
signed and dated Harry Hall / 18** (lower right)
oil on canvas, unframed
48 x 61 cm (19 x 24 in)

Harry Hall was the foremost racehorse portraitist of his time. Born in Cambridge, he first appeared as an artist at Tattersalls, working on a number of their publications, initially British Racehorses and The Sporting Review. He 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.