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The Anatomy of the Horse. Including a Particular Description of the Bones, Cartilages, Muscles, Fascias, Ligaments, Nerves, Arteries, Veins, and Glands. In Eighteen Tables, All Done from Nature.
1766
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 24 etchings
Dimensions
Overall: 46 x 59.5 x 2 cm (18 1/8 x 23 7/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number53.14
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: J. Purse, for the Author, 1766
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet V, 571; Podeschi, J.B. Books on the horse and horsemanship, 57; Huth, F.H. Works on horses and equitation, 42
Description(London: J. Purser, for the Author, 1766) Large oblong folio; 26 leaves, plus 24 plates; contemporary gray-green paper boards [rebacked in brown morocco; dark tan cloth box]
Anatomical illustrations of horses
Anatomical illustrations of horses
ProvenanceInscription on front pastedown "[H/W?] Willoughby.. 1796"; Raphael King Ltd., London, from whom purchased by MFA, January 8, 1953.