Klaus Philipp (1932 Aue/Erzgebirge - 2023 near Cologne) "Four jockeys (to the start)". Original title Impressionistic depiction of a scene at the racecourse. Klaus Philipp, who is considered one of the best contemporary horse painters, has been interested in horses since his youth. In addition to his work as a police rider and head of the mounted police in Stuttgart, he devoted himself to painting horses. He retired from the police force in 1980 and turned his full attention to his passion. He depicted numerous legendary horses and their riders, sometimes on behalf of their wealthy, prominent international owners, and exhibited many of them. Wax crayon and oil pastel on oil on canvas. (without stretcher). Signed and dated lower left. (19)79. Verso on the backing board again signed, dat. 1979, titled and labelled with material information verso.11.8 cm x 16.5 cm. Frame. Wax crayon, oil pastel and oil on canvas. Signed and dated (19)79. Signed again, dated and inscribed with title and material specification on the reverse.