Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Thomas Sandby, 1721–1798, British

after David Allan, 1744–1796, British, born in Scotland

Published by Paul Sandby, 1731–1809, British
Title:
The Horse Race at Rome During the Carnival
Date:
ca. 1781
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 15 3/8 x 22 5/16 inches (39.1 x 56.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower right on back: "IR74/62"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10963
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
sporting art | cityscape | carnival | architectural subject | horses (animals) | horse racing | Grand Tour
Associated Places:
Europe | Italy | Lazio | Rome | Piazza del Popolo
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:29388