Style of Richard Roper (circa 1730-1775) DRIVER & AARON RUNNING AT MAIDENHEAD oil on canvas, unframed 50 by 70cm., 19 3/4 by 27 1/2in. The celebrated race between Mr Lamego's Little Driver (his full name) and Aaron took place at Maidenhead in April 1754. Driver eventually won the £50 race after both of them had fallen near the finish. The two horses raced against each other on other occasions and their rivalry led to the creation of a number of paintings and engravings.
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Style of Richard Roper (circa 1730-1775) DRIVER & AARON RUNNING AT MAIDENHEAD oil on canvas, unframed 50 by 70cm., 19 3/4 by 27 1/2in. The celebrated race between Mr Lamego's Little Driver (his full name) and Aaron took place at Maidenhead in April 1754. Driver eventually won the £50 race after both of them had fallen near the finish. The two horses raced against each other on other occasions and their rivalry led to the creation of a number of paintings and engravings.