The imageses are from plates from "La Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" (The Method and New Invention of Dressing Horses) by William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle, featuring illustrations by Abraham van Diepenbeeck. The text on the image reads "Barade da srok pour La Main Gauche," which translates to "Barade exercise for the left hand/rein." It depicts a sequence of movements in dressage, specifically the "barade" maneuver.
Artist: Illustrated by Abraham van Diepenbeeck.
Author: Part of William Cavendish's book on horsemanship.
Technique: Likely an engraving with etching.
Subject: Demonstrates a specific dressage movement, the "barade," for training horses.
Date: The book was initially published in 1657, with later editions.
Purpose: To instruct on advanced techniques in horse training.
William Cavendish, Marquis (from 1665 Duke) of Newcastle performing dressage ...
About this work. Description. He is performing a "balot(t)ade": a leap in which the horse jumps up taking all its hooves off the ground at the same time, withou...

Sight Area W 20.25" H 16.25"


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is foxing to one of the engravings. The second engraving is in better condition. The frames are sturdy and strong.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Paint, Paper, Pen and Ink, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Animals
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is foxing to one of the engravings. The second engraving is in better condition. The frames are sturdy and strong.