# The Chestnut Racehorse "Eclipse"

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## Artwork

- Artist: [SARTORIUS, Francis I](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/sartorius-francis-i-r1180bc9fa6c218>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 64 x 76 cm

## Commentary

The painting depicts the chestnut racehorse &#34;Eclipse&#34; by the rubbing-down house at Newmarket with groom and stable-lad. Eclipse was an outstanding, undefeated 18th-century British thoroughbred racehorse who won 18 races. After retiring from racing he became a very successful sire. 95% of Thoroughbreds racing today carry Eclipse&#39;s genes. His skeleton is preserved at the National Racing Museum at Newmarket.

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## Attribution

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