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English: The 1815 Epsom Derby winner, Whisker, who was sired by Waxy (the 1793 Derby winner) and was a full brother to the 1810 Derby winner Whalebone. John Herring Sr is documented as painting Whisker [1] and this painting is in his style.

Date

circa 1820

Source

Sporthorse Data

Author

By, or in the style of, John Frederick Herring, Sr. (1795-1865)

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