A Race At Newmarket
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francis Sartorius's A Race At Newmarket into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The lively oil painting A Race At Newmarket by Francis Sartorius captures the exhilarating atmosphere of 18th-century British horse racing with remarkable vitality. Painted circa 1765–70, this dynamic work showcases the artist’s keen eye for movement and aristocratic sporting culture. Sartorius, belonging to a family of noted equestrian painters, excelled in depicting thoroughbreds and their riders mid-gallop—his loose yet precise brushwork conveying speed and energy. The composition balances the drama of the race with picturesque English countryside details, placing it within the tradition of sporting art that flourished during the Georgian era. Historically significant as both social documentation and artistic achievement, this work represents Britain’s golden age of horse racing while demonstrating transitional techniques between formal portraiture and more impressionistic landscape painting. The glowing earthy palette and controlled chaos of the scene make it a standout example of sporting art’s elevation from decorative craft to fine art.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece offers versatile decorative potential. In a traditional study or gentlemen’s club, its historic racing theme and rich ochres/greens would complement leather furnishings and mahogany wood tones seamlessly. Modern offices can use it as a striking focal point—choose a medium-to-large reproduction (roughly 90×120cm) above a console table to create rhythmic visual tension against minimalist decor. The painting’s dynamic diagonals energize rectangular rooms when hung on longer walls. Pair with muted sage or taupe walls to allow its warm umbers to resonate, or make a bold contrast by framing in sleek black against white walls for contemporary edge. In equestrian-themed spaces, layer with vintage racing memorabilia in brass frames for curated cohesion. The artwork’s inherent motion makes it ideal for motivating environments like executive suites or gym lounges, where its combination of heritage and adrenaline suits both formal and energetic aesthetics.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
