The Equestrian Eye: Original Pastel of a Stallion by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Dated May 16, 1986

This beautifully rendered original pastel is another remarkable addition from our curated collection celebrating the magnificent equine studies of the British artist Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941–2018).

The artwork features a realistic and dynamic representation of a dark brown or bay horse standing proudly in profile. The animal is set against a beautifully atmospheric landscape featuring rolling green hills, wooden fences, and a cloudy, expansive sky. Benenson masterfully utilized pastel to capture the muscular definition, elegant posture, and glossy coat of the stallion.

The piece is numbered "2373" in the lower left corner. In the lower right, it bears a detailed handwritten inscription by the artist identifying the specific subject, its lineage, and the date: "Dynaboy [Juke Box x Woodgrouse] 1979 / TB Stallion / 16 May 1986 Ripe". Elevating its presentation, the pastel is elegantly floated on a charcoal gray matte, perfectly framing the raw edges of the artist's paper within a handsome light wood frame.

Measurements:

Framed Width: 26 inches (66.0 cm)

Framed Height: 19 inches (48.3 cm)

Framed Depth: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)

Sight Width: 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm)
Sight Height: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)

Condition: Excellent: This piece is thoughtfully protected behind Museum UV Glass to prevent fading over time.

Historical Context: Leslie Charlotte Benenson (1941–2018)

Although her formal training was in sculpture at the Regent Street Polytechnic, Leslie Charlotte Benenson was a remarkably accomplished draftsman and colorist. Her deep-seated passion for animals led her to become a founder member of the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) in 1979. Throughout her long and celebrated career, she became renowned for her immense skill as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker, perfectly capturing the noble spirit and precise anatomy of the horses she studied.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition

Dimensions:
Height: 19 in.
Width: 26 in.
Depth: 1.75 in.

Category: Drawings
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Pastel

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition