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Thomas Grosvenor, 2nd Earl of Wilton

Egerton, Thomas 2nd Earl of Wilton
Wilton and Viscount Grey de Wilton Thomas Egerton, 2nd Earl of

British, 1799 - 1882

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The painting depicts an equestrian scene with people and horses in a green landscape. There are several people on horseback, and others standing by horses. Some people are also sitting in horse-drawn carriages. The horses are in a variety of colors, and the people wear formal clothing like suit jackets, top hats, vests, or colorful dresses. People fill the middle of the scene and the green hills that rise to the left, while a wide path is marked off on the right, bordered by fences. There are some tall trees around the area, with people gathering below them. In the distance, a large white building with columns and blue roofs can be seen. There is also a white tent partially behind a hill on the left. The sky above is blue and filled with white and gray clouds.
John Ferneley, Heaton Park Races, 1829, oil on canvas, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.17.110

Heaton Park Races

John Ferneley · 1829 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1970.17.110