Conquistador Jane Braithwaite the composition places the viewer

the composition places the viewer in the heart of the action

and the gentle choreography of conversation

and gold—Banks captures the intensity of the final push to the finish line

the jockey in the horse’s signature silks is portrayed from behind

the work captures six racehorses thundering in unison toward the finish line

Conquistador Jane Braithwaite the composition places the viewerVineta SayerColoured oil on canvas 110 x 87 cm (43" x 34" framed in natural oak). Conquistador presents a horse and rider emerging with commanding presence, the composition tightened so the pair feels almost monumental. Sayer leans into a bold, monochromatic paletteoften deep blues or cool tonesthat sharpen the contours of the horses head and the riders poised silhouette. Her brushwork is energetic yet controlled, giving the impression of disciplined