Roxanna and Her Colt Blarney Stone by Rhynodyne
1866
Step into the world of 19th-century American horse racing with this stunning portrait of a mare and her foal. Edward Troye, often called the 'Audubon of Horse Painting,' captures the elegant bond between Roxanna and her young colt, Blarney Stone. Notice how the larger, darker mare stands protectively behind her lighter, gangly offspring against a soft, hazy landscape. Troye was famous for painting champion racehorses, and this piece beautifully showcases the pride and lineage of these thoroughbreds, freezing a quiet moment in time long before the racetrack.
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