Prudence, A Famous Mare

Engraver Anonymous, British, late 18th century British

After P. Zoble British

May 12, 1798

Not on view

Portrait of a horse facing right, held by a groom who wears a white smock and holds a whip. Behind them there is a fence with fields in the distance.

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Title: Prudence, A Famous Mare
Engraver: Anonymous, British, late 18th century
Artist: After P. Zoble (British, active 1790s)
Publisher: Laurie & Whittle (British, active 1794–1836)
Date: May 12, 1798
Medium: Mezzotint
Dimensions: Sheet: 10 5/8 × 14 1/2 in. (27 × 36.9 cm)
Plate: 10 1/16 × 14 in. (25.5 × 35.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1978
Object Number: 1978.548.25
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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