Oil painting on canvas, A Horse called ‘White Sorrel’, in a Landscape British (English) School, late 18th century. The horse turned to the left, is brown in colour, woodland on the right and distant horizon on the left with stormy sky. This racehorse was owned by Sir John Fenwick and confiscated by William III. It was this horse that caused the king’s death when it stumbled on a molehill at Hampton Court and the king was thrown. Hence the origin of the Jacobite toast to ‘the little gentleman in black velvet’.

Provenance: Bequest to National Trust

Marks & inscriptions: Back of frame: White rectangle label – written in black biro – WHITE SORREL ARTIST UNKNOWN Pencil – NT584497

Text from National Trust website

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Unknown artist
Date: Unknown

Image Details
Date: 7 July 2026
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/16s
ISO: 1,600
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.