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AFTER GEORGE STUBBS ARA (1724-1806)Anvilcolour stipple engraving with etching,first published by
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AFTER GEORGE STUBBS ARA (1724-1806)
Anvil
colour stipple engraving with etching,
first published by George and George Townly Stubbs, December 1794
with printed title in open letters and etched inscription 'George Stubbs, pinxt...ANVIL...Geo. Townly Stubbs Sculp. Engraver to His R.H. the Prince of Wales, London, Published Decr. 1794 by Messrs. Stubbs, Turf Gallery, Conduit Street', laid down, with rubbing at plate edges, some light browning particularly in central and upper area of image
Pl. 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 in
Literature: Lennox Boyd, Dixon & Clayton. The Complete Engraved Works of George Stubbs ARA no.115 (state 1)
The source for this work is an oil on canvas in the collection of Lord Halifax
Anvil was bred by Thomas Panton Esq, and foaled in 1777. In 1781 he is recorded as winning races at Epsom, Exeter, Bath and Blandford. In 1783, Anvil in the first Spring meeting at Newmarket 'beat Sir Charles Davers' Buccaneer over the Beacon Course for 200 gns', Besides another win at Newmarket that year, he also recorded victories at Winchester and Salisbury. In 1784 he became the property of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and continued to record numerous victories. During that time he beat a number of leading racehorses of the day including Boudrow, Boxer, Drone, Mercury and Fortitude.
By the early 1790's Anvil had become a stallion in the stud of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He later moved to a stud at Canons Edgware
George Townly Stubbs originally advertised this print at 15s. plain and £1 10s. for proof or coloured-printed impressions (c.1797)
Anvil
colour stipple engraving with etching,
first published by George and George Townly Stubbs, December 1794
with printed title in open letters and etched inscription 'George Stubbs, pinxt...ANVIL...Geo. Townly Stubbs Sculp. Engraver to His R.H. the Prince of Wales, London, Published Decr. 1794 by Messrs. Stubbs, Turf Gallery, Conduit Street', laid down, with rubbing at plate edges, some light browning particularly in central and upper area of image
Pl. 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 in
Literature: Lennox Boyd, Dixon & Clayton. The Complete Engraved Works of George Stubbs ARA no.115 (state 1)
The source for this work is an oil on canvas in the collection of Lord Halifax
Anvil was bred by Thomas Panton Esq, and foaled in 1777. In 1781 he is recorded as winning races at Epsom, Exeter, Bath and Blandford. In 1783, Anvil in the first Spring meeting at Newmarket 'beat Sir Charles Davers' Buccaneer over the Beacon Course for 200 gns', Besides another win at Newmarket that year, he also recorded victories at Winchester and Salisbury. In 1784 he became the property of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and continued to record numerous victories. During that time he beat a number of leading racehorses of the day including Boudrow, Boxer, Drone, Mercury and Fortitude.
By the early 1790's Anvil had become a stallion in the stud of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He later moved to a stud at Canons Edgware
George Townly Stubbs originally advertised this print at 15s. plain and £1 10s. for proof or coloured-printed impressions (c.1797)
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AFTER GEORGE STUBBS ARA (1724-1806)
Anvil
colour stipple engraving with etching,
first published by George and George Townly Stubbs, December 1794
with printed title in open letters and etched inscription 'George Stubbs, pinxt...ANVIL...Geo. Townly Stubbs Sculp. Engraver to His R.H. the Prince of Wales, London, Published Decr. 1794 by Messrs. Stubbs, Turf Gallery, Conduit Street', laid down, with rubbing at plate edges, some light browning particularly in central and upper area of image
Pl. 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 in
Literature: Lennox Boyd, Dixon & Clayton. The Complete Engraved Works of George Stubbs ARA no.115 (state 1)
The source for this work is an oil on canvas in the collection of Lord Halifax
Anvil was bred by Thomas Panton Esq, and foaled in 1777. In 1781 he is recorded as winning races at Epsom, Exeter, Bath and Blandford. In 1783, Anvil in the first Spring meeting at Newmarket 'beat Sir Charles Davers' Buccaneer over the Beacon Course for 200 gns', Besides another win at Newmarket that year, he also recorded victories at Winchester and Salisbury. In 1784 he became the property of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and continued to record numerous victories. During that time he beat a number of leading racehorses of the day including Boudrow, Boxer, Drone, Mercury and Fortitude.
By the early 1790's Anvil had become a stallion in the stud of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He later moved to a stud at Canons Edgware
George Townly Stubbs originally advertised this print at 15s. plain and £1 10s. for proof or coloured-printed impressions (c.1797)
Anvil
colour stipple engraving with etching,
first published by George and George Townly Stubbs, December 1794
with printed title in open letters and etched inscription 'George Stubbs, pinxt...ANVIL...Geo. Townly Stubbs Sculp. Engraver to His R.H. the Prince of Wales, London, Published Decr. 1794 by Messrs. Stubbs, Turf Gallery, Conduit Street', laid down, with rubbing at plate edges, some light browning particularly in central and upper area of image
Pl. 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 in
Literature: Lennox Boyd, Dixon & Clayton. The Complete Engraved Works of George Stubbs ARA no.115 (state 1)
The source for this work is an oil on canvas in the collection of Lord Halifax
Anvil was bred by Thomas Panton Esq, and foaled in 1777. In 1781 he is recorded as winning races at Epsom, Exeter, Bath and Blandford. In 1783, Anvil in the first Spring meeting at Newmarket 'beat Sir Charles Davers' Buccaneer over the Beacon Course for 200 gns', Besides another win at Newmarket that year, he also recorded victories at Winchester and Salisbury. In 1784 he became the property of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and continued to record numerous victories. During that time he beat a number of leading racehorses of the day including Boudrow, Boxer, Drone, Mercury and Fortitude.
By the early 1790's Anvil had become a stallion in the stud of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. He later moved to a stud at Canons Edgware
George Townly Stubbs originally advertised this print at 15s. plain and £1 10s. for proof or coloured-printed impressions (c.1797)
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