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Lord Westminsters Cardinal Puff, with Sam Darling Up, Winning the Tradesmans Plate
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Lord Westminsters Cardinal Puff, with Sam Darling Up, Winning the Tradesmans Plate
XYC265054 Lord Westminsters Cardinal Puff, with Sam Darling Up, Winning the Tradesmans Plate, Chester, c.1839 (oil on canvas) by Tasker, William (1808-52); 49.5x75.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
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Course Grandstand Horseracing Racecourse Races Racing Stands Top Hats Westminster Winner Finishing Post Race Day
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Lord Westminster's Cardinal Puff, with Sam Darling Up, Winning the Tradesman's Plate
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. In this print from the 19th century, we are transported to a thrilling race day at Chester Racecourse. The focal point of the artwork is Lord Westminster's magnificent racehorse, Cardinal Puff, ridden by jockey Sam Darling. With their incredible speed and skill, they have emerged victorious in the Tradesman's Plate. The atmosphere is electric as spectators fill the grandstand and line up along the finishing post to witness this exhilarating moment. Excited cheers and applause resonate through the air as Cardinal Puff crosses the finish line in triumph. The crowd is a vibrant mix of well-dressed gentlemen sporting top hats and elegant ladies seated in carriages adorned with elaborate decorations. Amidst all this opulence stands a humble female beggar, perhaps hoping for some generosity from those caught up in the excitement of race day. This juxtaposition reminds us that even amidst moments of grandeur and celebration, there are still those who struggle on society's margins. Artist William Tasker has masterfully captured not only an exciting horse racing scene but also provided us with glimpses into various aspects of life during that era. This remarkable painting now resides at Yale Center for British Art as part of Paul Mellon Collection where it continues to inspire viewers with its timeless depiction of sport and society.
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