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C1833
Rockingham, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1833.
Artist:
John Frederick Herring (1795 - 1865)
Rockingham was a British thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1833. After finishing fourth on his only appearance as a two-year-old, the colt was undefeated in three starts in 1833, winning the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Rockingham, the Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1833.
Date:
C1833
Artist:
John Frederick Herring (1795 - 1865)
Condition:
Toned, repaired tear through title, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Original aquatint with fine strong original hand colouring.
Image Size:
412mm
x 312mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1833
Description:
Rockingham was a British thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1833. After finishing fourth on his only appearance as a two-year-old, the colt was undefeated in three starts in 1833, winning the St Leger in the harlequin colours of Richard Watt and taking the Doncaster Cup against older horses in the same week. Rockingham remained in training for three further seasons, winning the 1835 Goodwood Cup, four King’s Plates, and three consecutive renewals of the Brighton Gold Cup.
Artist:
John Frederick Herring (1795 – 1856)
Sporting & animal painter. At first a sign & coach painter. Worked as a stable boy & coachman until he was able to study under A. Cooper. For many years he painted many of winners of the big races.
