Preparing to Start

Thomas Rowlandson British
Publisher Thomas Tegg British

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A horse race is about to begin. Crowds are gathered on both sides of the track.

Preparing to Start, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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