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A Thorough-Bred one Falling at his Fence

Print
01/12/1831 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'A Thorough-Bred One Falling at his Fence'. A dark-coloured horse falling on landing after coming over a fence, its male rider deposited on the ground before it. The rider holds a whip in his hand and his top hat has fallen off behind him. In the distance two other horses and riders can be seen continuing on their way.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA Thorough-Bred one Falling at his Fence
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'A Thorough-Bred One Falling at his Fence'. A dark-coloured horse falling on landing after coming over a fence, its male rider deposited on the ground. After a painting by George Henry Laport. Engraved by John Romney. Published by M. A. Pittman, London. 1831.
Physical description
'A Thorough-Bred One Falling at his Fence'. A dark-coloured horse falling on landing after coming over a fence, its male rider deposited on the ground before it. The rider holds a whip in his hand and his top hat has fallen off behind him. In the distance two other horses and riders can be seen continuing on their way.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 13cm
  • Of sheet width: 15.5 - 15.6cm
  • Of image height: 10.5cm
  • Of image width: 13cm
Measured by DH 29/07/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • A THOROUGH-BRED ONE FALLING AT HIS FENCE. (Title, centre below image.)
  • G. H. Laporte. Pinxt. (Below bottom-left corner of image.)
  • I. Romney. Sculpt. (Below bottom-right corner of image.)
  • Published by M.A. Pittman, Warwick Square, London, Decr. 1.1831 (Centre, below title.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.874-1896

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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