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Hubert De Watrigant
      13th – 30th November

      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 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.’

                                                     Hubert is back in London
                                                     this November with what
                                                     will only be another
                                                     fascinating exhibition that
                                                     will display his unique
                                                     ability to manipulate
                                                     form and colour, not to
                                                     mention unconventional
                                                     materials, to create truly
                                                     exciting, dynamic works
                                                     of art.
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