Horses Head, Near Side, Protect — Henry Angelo|Thomas Rowlandson | DiscoverArt

Henry Angelo|Thomas Rowlandson

Horses Head, Near Side, Protect

September 1, 1798

Hand-colored etching and aquatint

36.3 × 30.6 cm (14.3 × 12 in)

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