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HUBERT DE WATRIGANT

Hubert de Watrigant is widely regarded as a world leader in
racing and equestrian art. He is an artist of truly outstanding
talent and a legend amongst international horse painters.
Hubert comes from a distinguished racing family, and his early
passion studying horses in his father’s stables developed into a
lifelong obsession.

Each painting speaks of de Watrigant’s deep appreciation and
knowledge of his métier, and yet they are fearless, passionate and
unexpected. Oil, gouache, watercolour and ink help him to create
Au Marche de St Louis, mixed media on canvas, 80 x 80 cm contemporary compositions and depict instinctive moments. ‘I
don’t focus on the main event and principle actions, I prefer to
linger on details. I am more interested in the jockey adjusting a
stirrup or the lad waiting for his horse.’ In this respect there are
distinct similarities with both Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec.
The Late Peter O’Sullevan CBE