Two hunting horses belonging to the 2nd Duke of Kingston, with two hounds and two horsemen. Coloured woodcut, ca. 1850 (?).
- Date:
- [1850?]
- Reference:
- 573423i
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About this work
Description
Evelyn Pierrepoint, 2nd Duke of Kingston, "became master of the staghounds north of the Trent in 1738, and served as head ranger of Sherwood Forest under [the Duke of] Newcastle's stewardship. After the latter's dismissal he became lord lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and was steward of Sherwood Forest between 1763 and 1765."--Oxford dictionary of national biography
Publication/Creation
Dublin (35 New-Row West) : John F. Nugent and Co., steam-machine printers and publishers, [1850?] (Dublin (35 New-Row West) : John F. Nugent and Co., steam-machine printers and publishers)
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, with watercolour ; image 34.7 x 49.2 cm
Lettering
Two hunters belonging to the Duke of Kingston.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 573423i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores