The Racehorse 'Millipede' on the Roodee, Chester

William Tasker (1808 - 1852)

Grosvenor Museum

1843

The subject of the painting was the winner of the Chester Tradesmen's Cup in May 1843, owned by W. Wormald and ridden by the jockey Bunby. It is a depiction of Chester racecourse with the grandstand and Grosvenor Bridge to either side of the background.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 63 x 78 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1500 ( Total: £8,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1980
• Vendor: Richard Green

Provenance

W Kemp, Seaforth, Liverpool

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