Arthur Coventry (1852-1925) 1884 Jockey Watercolour Jean Cocteau At the 1925 International Exhibition

At the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts

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and attended both the University of Melbourne and George Bell's art school

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Arthur Coventry (1852-1925) 1884 Jockey Watercolour Jean Cocteau At the 1925 International ExhibitionArt Sz: 9 3 4"H x 6"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1 2"W Youngest son of the Honourable Henry Coventry, Arthur was born at Melton Mowbray on December 7, 1852. He was an exceptionally fine gentleman rider who donned silks for the first time at Croxton Park in the spring of 1874. He won his first flat race a little later at Worcester riding The Baby, by which name the jockey was to be familiarly known throughout his career. Such were his skills that he was