Morny Cannon (1873-1962) Jockey Pastel Watercolour Portrait by Nap

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Art Sz: 14"H x 7"W

Frame Sz: 20 3/4"H x 13 3/4"W

Medium: watercolour and bodycolour on paper

Herbert Mornington … Read more Art Sz: 14"H x 7"W

Frame Sz: 20 3/4"H x 13 3/4"W

Medium: watercolour and bodycolour on paper

Herbert Mornington Cannon (1873–1962), commonly referred to as Morny Cannon, was a six-time Champion jockey in the United Kingdom in the 1890s. He holds the records for the most wins by a jockey in the Craven Stakes, Coronation Stakes and Prince of Wales's Stakes. His most famous mount was Flying Fox who won the British Triple Crown in 1899. He was the son of English jockey and trainer Tom Cannon (1846–1917). In his day he was considered the most perfect master of style and he epitomised "the art of jockeyship". See less