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1954-699, Print
A Race over the Beacon Course at Newmarket
1954-699, Print

A Race over the Beacon Course at Newmarket

Date1770
Engraver Richard Houston (1721-1775)
After work by Francis Sartorius
Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
OriginEngland, London
MediumHand-colored mezzotint
DimensionsOverall: 10 5/16 × 14 5/16in. (26.2 × 36.4cm) Other (Plate): 9 1/2 × 13 3/4in. (24.1 × 34.9cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-699
DescriptionLower margin reads: "F. Sartorius pinx.t/ R. Houston fecit. / A Race over the Beacon Course at Newmarket. / London, Printed Rob.t Sayer N.o 53 Fleet Street, Published as the Act directs 20 Aug. 1770."
Label TextThis print depicts three racehorses reaching one of the posts marked "Turn of the Lands" at the Beacon Course at Newmarket in England.