Etchings of Swine by Robert Hills

RA Collection: Book

Record number

07/2122

Imprint

London: Publish'd Jany 1. 1815, by R Hills

Physical Description

[16] leaves carrying [36] 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 1815 appears on the title plate. The other plates carry dates ranging from 1801 to 1815.

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

Swine - Pigs - 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