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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/93/29
Former ReferenceD5459/1/157
TitleEquestrian Promenade in Smithfield
Date[1800-1809]
DescriptionAgainst a background of Georgian terraces and a grander building with a portico, four corinthian columns and Venetian window over an entrance arch, amateur horse-riders struggle with their mounts. In the foreground, at the left a young man has been thrown. Next to him a small dog barks at the horses. On the right, a group of men, most of whom wear the round hats and long trousers typical of the period 1800-1810, are examining a horse's legs. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe date is based on fashions depicted and stylistic similarity to other drawings of the same period.
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing with text in ink. Size 242 x 191 mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
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Equestrian Promenade in Smithfield

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