King Forego
Title
King Forego
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
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.
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.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
1977
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; 13.5 x 19.25 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink
Physical Dimensions
13.5 x 19.25 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “King Forego,” The Keeneland Library, accessed October 6, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/47.