Horses being ridden into the sea to bathe. Mezzotint by W. Ward, 1814, after G. Morland.

  • Morland, George, 1763-1804.
Date:
May 10th. 1814
Reference:
3150053i
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Description

Three horses, of which two are mounted and one is on a rein. The front horse, beaten by its rider with a stick, charges into the sea. Left, cliffs; right, sailing boats out at sea. Presumably set in England: Morland lived at times in Margate and the Isle of Wight

Publication/Creation

London (96, Gracechurch Street) : Published by R. Lambe, May 10th. 1814.

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 48.2 x 60.5 cm

Lettering

Bathing horses. Painted by G. Morland ; Engraved by Wm. Ward A.R.A. Engraver to the Prince Regent & the Duke of York

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3150053i

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