Race at Newmarket over the B:C: between the Duke of Bedford and Sir John Lade, November 10, 1792

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Artist/Maker	Wheble, J. (publisher) Cook (engraver)
Place of origin	London (published)

Print depicting the race between Clifden, ridden by Sir John Lade and Dragon, ridden by the Duke of Bedford. Sir John Lade and Cliften lag behind as The Duke of Bedford looks back. In the background to the right stands a cheering crowd.

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Category	Prints
Object type	Engraving
Title	Race at Newmarket over the B:C: between the Duke of Bedford and Sir John Lade, November 10, 1792 (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques	Engraving Printing Ink Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description	Print depicting a race at Newmarket between Clifden, ridden by Sir John Lade and Dragon, ridden by the Duke of Bedford, engraving by J. Wheble, 1792,
Physical description	Print depicting the race between Clifden, ridden by Sir John Lade and Dragon, ridden by the Duke of Bedford. Sir John Lade and Cliften lag behind as The Duke of Bedford looks back. In the background to the right stands a cheering crowd.
Dimensions	Height: 11.1cm Width: 14.6cm Dimensions taken from Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1967. London: HMSO, 1968.
Marks and inscriptions	'Race at Newmarket over the B:C: between the Duke of Bedford and Sr. Jn. Lade, Novr. 10, 1792' (Lettered at top of page) 'Corbold del Cook sculp' 'Clifden, / rode by S.r J. L.' 'Dragon, / rode by D. of B.' 'see our Racing Calendar page 22 / Published Decr. 1. 1792. by J.Wheble, Warwick Lane, London' (Lettered at bottom of page)
Credit line	Given by Mr Aubrey J. Toppin, CVO
Subjects depicted	Horseracing Horse Lade, John (Sir) Russell, Francis (5th Duke of Bedford)
Place depicted	Newmarket
Bibliographic reference	Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1967 . London: HMSO, 1968.
Collection	Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number	E.350-1967

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Record created	June 30, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O693537/race-at-newmarket-over-the-engraving-wheble-j/

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