John Henry’s Cup

John Henry’s Cup

Horse racing in art

Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts U.S. Racing Hall of Famer John Henry as the 1981 Hollywood Gold Cup victor. In the same year, John Henry took the Oak Tree Turf Championship, the San Luis Rey Handicap, the Santa Anita Handicap, the Arlington Million, and the Jockey Club Gold Cup. He was unanimously selected as 1981 American Horse of the Year.

Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb

1981

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Pen and ink; 12 x 15.25 in.

still image

Pen and ink

12 x 15.25 in.