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James Seymour - Sketches of a Gelding

Sketches of a Gelding

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
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The Artist died in 1752 so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries where the copyright term is the Artist's life plus 70 years or fewer.

James Seymour was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art.

Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period.

Seymour's love of art was matched only by his love of horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding, and racing horses. His art proved popular among the prominent sporting families of the day, eventually garnering Seymour patrons in Sir William Jolliffe and Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. Jolliffe's love for horses and art proved great, and his will would later establish an equestrian statue in Hampshire. In time, Seymour's work and fame had spread throughout Europe and America.

Though ultimately his love for horseracing led to his financial ruin, Seymour still ranks among the most important early sporting artists, together with John Wootton and Peter Tillemans being considered one of the three founders of the sporting school.

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Groom Leading a Racehorse Wearing Hood and Sweaters, June 24, 1743

Groom Leading a Racehorse Wearing Hood and Sweaters, June 24, 1743 (1743)

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Victorious

Victorious

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A Greyhound, Facing Left

A Greyhound, Facing Left

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King Charles I of England, Mounted

King Charles I of England, Mounted

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Racehorse at Exercise, Ridden by a Training-Groom.

Racehorse at Exercise, Ridden by a Training-Groom.

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Racehorse at Exercise, Ridden by a Training-Groom

Racehorse at Exercise, Ridden by a Training-Groom

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Flying Childers and Grooms

Flying Childers and Grooms

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Whitefoot at Exercise; Hooded and Rugged, Jockey up, Walking to Left

Whitefoot at Exercise; Hooded and Rugged, Jockey up, Walking to Left

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Flying Childers Galloping to Left; Bridled but not Saddled

Flying Childers Galloping to Left; Bridled but not Saddled

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Schooling Horses; Three Studies on a Page

Schooling Horses; Three Studies on a Page

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
A Gentleman on a Managed Horse Riding Out With a Lady

A Gentleman on a Managed Horse Riding Out With a Lady

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
A Hound Tethered to a Tree Stump

A Hound Tethered to a Tree Stump

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Setting Off for the Chase; The Huntsman Leading out a Pack of Harriers followed by the Master and the Whipper-In

Setting Off for the Chase; The Huntsman Leading out a Pack of Harriers followed by the Master and the Whipper-In

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Rider on a Horse, Rearing to Left

Rider on a Horse, Rearing to Left

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
Saddled Horse Facing Left

Saddled Horse Facing Left

James Seymour (English, 1697-1752)
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