A sketch in the island of Anglesea

Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist

A sketch in the island of Anglesea/ etched by G. Cruikshank.

Published: [London] : Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James’s St., May 29th, 1820.

820.05.29.01

An equestriatn portrait of the Marquess of Anglesey riding a prancing horse in a park. Both his hands grasp the horse’s reins.

A sketch in the island of Angelsea: 1 print on wove paper : etching, hand-colored ; sheet 25.5 x 20.1 cm.       Subjects (Library of Congress): Anglesley, Henry William Paget, Marquis of, 1768-1854–Portraits; Horseback riding; Satires (Visual works)–England–1820; Etchings–England–London–1820.

Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: July, 2010