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1961-81, Print
Bridling, Sadling, Breaking and Training
1961-81, Print

Bridling, Sadling, Breaking and Training

Date1758
After work by ca. 1720 - 1767
Engraver 1727 - 1766
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtchng with line engraving
DimensionsOther (Plate): 15 5/8 × 21 1/4in. (39.7 × 54cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1961-81
DescriptionLower margin reads: "T. Smith Pin./ W. Elliott Sculp/ 5/ Bridling, Sadling, Breaking, & Training/ "Publish'd Jan.y 1758 by T. Smith."Label TextThis is print five of a set of six prints related to horse breeding, training, and racing after paintings by Thomas Smith of Derby. The training of the horses for racing continues. Two horses on the right are being introduced to bridles and saddles. Some horses are being introduced to riders. Others are being raced, walked, and led. See 1961-77; 1961-78; 1961-79; 1961-80,1; and 1961-82.ProvenanceBefore 1961, the Old Print Shop (New York, NY); 1961-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).