Henry Alken and John Harris Hand-Colored Aquatints "The First Steeple-Chase on Record"
Item Details
A hand-colored aquatint series titled The First Steeple-Chase on Record drawn by Henry Alken (1785-1851) and engraved by John Harris (1791-1873). Depicted is a group of men mounted on horses racing through towns, farms and fields. The plate numbered are present to the upper right corners. Each print features a printed inscription depicting the title, artist, publisher, medium and accompanied paragraph contextualizing the scene. Works are presented unframed.
Condition
- smudges to surface; deckled edges; pencil inscription to right corner.
Dimensions
- measures one sheet; plate size measures: 16.25" w x 14.25" h; all are equal in size.
Item #
17CIN999-648