Beschreibung:

the very rare complete set of 8, mixed-method engravings, variously either predominently stipple-engravings or mezzotints, printed in colours and finished by hand, by the artist, [Siltzer p.337 (though described as line-engravings issued by E. Orme in 1809); Snelgrove, Whessell 2 (referring only to the 2 plates, Penelope and Bobtail, that the Mellon Collection holds from the set)], c.1809, published by Edward Orme each c.405 x 505mm. (15 3/4 x 19 3/4 in). *** No other complete set could be traced, either at auction or in any collection. The horses represented are: plate 1, Violante; plate 2, Penelope; plate 3, Bobtail; plate 4, Parasol; plate 5, Eleanor; plate 6, Trumpator; plate 7, Meteora; plate 8, Dick Andrews, Condition report disclaimer