Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Dent, active 1784–1793
Title:
A National Beggar On Horseback, Or, An Illustrious Overshot At Newmarket...
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with water color on laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/8 x 11 5/8in. (21.3 x 29.5cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Pub' by W. Dent April 14, 1792 (lover right above title within image); Title: A NATIONAL BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK, OR, AN ILLUSTRIOUS OVERSHOT AT NEWMARKET [?] The Report of his having Shot himself arose from having Overshot himself on making a triffling hole in his Settlement. (bottom center within image)
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art
Copyright Status:
Public domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1764
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:42790