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    Engraving of the celebrated horse Gimcrack (1760–1777)

    Engraving of the celebrated horse Gimcrack (1760–1777)

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    The Horse "Gimcrack" (1760–1777)
    Engraved by George Townley Stubbs (1756-1815)
    after George Stubbs, A.R.A. (1724–1806)
    Republished by Edward Orme
    London, 1817
    Linen backed, varnished
    and mounted on stretcher

    Measures: 42 cm x 52.1 cm

    Provenance: 
    Private Collection UK

    Lettered beneath the image with the title "Gimcrack" and the publication details "George Stubbs pinxt.", "George  Townly  Stubbs sculpt. Engraver to his R.H. the Prince of Wales"; "London Republished June 4th 1817 by Edwd. Orme, New Bond Street, corner of Brook Street."

    A print which has been given a once typical Regency treatment whereby they were linen backed, varnished and stretched on a canvas stretcher to resemble oil paintings. Although prints were often presented in such a manner it is extremely rare to find those which have survived.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    10484 (AB-73400)

    Dimensions

    W: 52.1cm  (20.5")H: 42cm  (16.5")

    Period

    18th Century, 19th Century, Georgian (1714 to 1837)

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