Point Given
Title
Point Given
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
Peb's artwork depicts Hall of Famer Point Given in a tennis match against 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos before the Belmont Stakes. Also featured are Bob Baffert, Point Given’s trainer, and New York Racing Association Chairman Barry K. Schwartz .
In 2001, Point Given won both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, was named Horse of the Year, and was the first horse in history to win four consecutive $1 million dollar races: the Preakness Stakes, the Belmont Stakes, the Haskell Invitational Handicap, and the Travers Stakes.
In 2001, Point Given won both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, was named Horse of the Year, and was the first horse in history to win four consecutive $1 million dollar races: the Preakness Stakes, the Belmont Stakes, the Haskell Invitational Handicap, and the Travers Stakes.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
2001
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Format
Pen and ink with watercolor; 17 x 13 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink with watercolor
Physical Dimensions
17 x 13 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “Point Given,” The Keeneland Library, accessed November 29, 2023, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/111.