Title-page to (and containing a portrait of) Gervase Markham, 'The Perfect Horsman or the Experienced secrets of Mr. Markham's 50 years practice': P.172-2009

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Titles

Title-page to (and containing a portrait of) Gervase Markham, 'The Perfect Horsman or the Experienced secrets of Mr. Markham's 50 years practice'

Maker(s)

Unknown (Printmaker)

Description

Title on tablet above oval portrait of the author. Two compartments on either side containing illustrations of figures riding or caring for horses; above a man riding a horse in a landscape to the left

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David

Dating

17th Century
Production date: circa AD 1671

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.172-2009
Primary reference Number: 168337
Object entry number: 0775
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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