Mundig with William Scott up at the start for the 1835 Derby, jockeys and racehorses on the course beyond
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Frederick Herring Snr's Mundig with William Scott up at the start for the 1835 Derby, jockeys and racehorses on the course beyond 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
This vibrant 1835 painting by renowned equestrian artist John Frederick Herring Snr captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Epsom Derby starting line. The foreground features jockey William Scott aboard Mundig, their tense posture perfectly conveying the moment before the explosive start, while the receding field of colorful silks and powerful Thoroughbreds dissolves into atmospheric perspective. Herring masterfully combines precise anatomical detail of the horses with loose, energetic brushwork in the background figures, creating a dynamic rhythm that pulls the viewer into the action. As one of the foremost sporting painters of the Regency era, Herring's work documents the golden age of British horseracing while elevating the genre through his Dutch-inspired attention to natural light and textural variation. The painting epitomizes early Victorian sporting art's unique blend of documentary precision and Romantic sensibility.
For contemporary display, this work commands attention as a statement piece above a mantel or in a study. Its horizontal composition (typical Derby race scenes measure around 24×36 inches) pairs beautifully with clean-lined, mid-toned wood furniture—the warm umbers in the horses' coats harmonizing with walnut or mahogany finishes. Consider flanking it with brass gallery lights to accentuate the metallic gleam on the horses' bridles. In a home office, positioning opposite a window creates ideal diffuse lighting to appreciate Herring's nuanced earth tones (burnt sienna, ochre) against the track's emerald green. For balance, keep surrounding decor muted; the painting's inherent drama shines best against neutral walls in Farrow & Ball's "Mouse's Back" or similar taupe-grey tones. The dynamic diagonals of the composition make it particularly effective in elongated spaces like hallways or above dining room sideboards.
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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.
