King Forego
Horse racing in art
Peb's artwork depicts Forego, American Horse of the Year for three consecutive years (1974 to 1976), still in the running for the 1977 title.
Also depicted are jockey Bill Shoemaker and racehorses Great Contractor, J.O. Tobin, Quiet Little Table, and Majestic Light.
Ultimately, Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew would claim the title of American Horse of the Year in 1977.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FBW1709
1977
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Pen and ink; 13.5 x 19.25 in.
English
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The Tree
Horse racing in art
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts racehorses Mineshaft, Vindication, Sky Mesa, Aldebaran, and Empire Maker under the Eclipse Award “Tree” branches of racehorses Unbridled, Raise a Native, Native Dancer, Pulpit, A.P. Indy, Boldnesian, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Bold Ruler, Mr. Prospector, and Polynesian.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FC3774
2006
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Pen and ink with watercolor; 16 x 13 in.
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Tramway Named Desire
Horse racing in art
Peb's artwork depicts racehorses on a New Orleans streetcar pondering the possibility of a Horse of the Year title. Kentucky-bred Giant’s Causeway, Cartier Horse of the Year in 2000, is depicted hovering above as a blimp.
Tiznow was named American Horse of the Year in 2000, while Kona Gold was awarded the title of 2000 American Champion Sprint Horse. Point Given would claim the title of 2001 American Horse of the Year.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FC3724
2001
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Pen and ink with watercolor; 17 x 13.25 in.
English
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