William Windred (British, active late 19th century) — Horse Portrait, 1887

A charming late Victorian equestrian portrait depicting a finely modeled dark bay horse standing in a pastoral landscape. Signed and dated William Windred, 1887, the work captures the elegance and athleticism prized in nineteenth-century sporting art.

Rendered in profile against a tranquil countryside setting, the horse is presented with the dignity typically reserved for celebrated hunters, racehorses, and breeding stock of the period. The artist’s attention to musculature, stance, and expression reflects the enduring British tradition of equine portraiture.

Presented in a handsome hardwood frame, this piece offers timeless appeal for collectors of sporting art, equestrian interiors, libraries, studies, and country house decor.

Oil on canvas
Signed and dated 1887
Framed dimensions: 23¾” H x 27¾” W
From a private Virginia collection.