Etchings of Horses by Robt. Hills

RA Collection: Book

Record number

07/2120

Imprint

London: Publishd Septr 2. 1816, by R Hills.

Physical Description

[33] leaves carrying [48] pl. (incl. t.pl.); 473 mm.

Responsibility Note

All plates carry the publisher's imprint of R. Hills, and the date.

Summary Note

The publication-date of 1816 appears on the title plate, and most plates carry dates ranging from 1801 to 1816; but some carry the date of 1817.

Binding Note

19th-century half red morocco, red cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Etchings By Robert Hills Vol. II. Deer. Goats. Horses. Asses & Mules. Swine.' Bound with others.

Subject

Horses - Animals
Drawings - Detail drawings - Pattern drawings - Animal paintings - Great Britain - 19th century
Pictorial works - Great Britain - 19th century

Contributors

Robert Hills, source artist, draughtsman, engraver, publisher