{"product_id":"thomas-spencer-after-richard-houston-engraved-hand-colored-equestrian-portraits-pair-c-1750s-framed-19-5-h-21-25-w","title":"Thomas Spencer After | Richard Houston Engraved Hand-Colored Equestrian Portraits, Pair | c.1750s | Framed 19.5” H × 21.25” W","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking pair of 18th-century British equestrian portraits after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Spencer (British, 1700–1765)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and engraved by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Houston (1721–1775)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These hand-colored engravings on paper depict two celebrated thoroughbreds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabraham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each presented within an elaborate Rococo-style engraved border with heraldic crests and period inscriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencer was known for his equestrian and sporting subjects, while Houston became one of the notable mezzotint engravers working in Britain during the mid-18th century. Together, their horse portraits capture the aristocratic racing culture of Georgian England and offer both decorative presence and historical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first plate, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Portraiture of White Nose,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows the dark-coated stallion being led before an estate landscape, framed by scrolling ornament and a coat of arms above. The second, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Portraiture of Babraham,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depicts the celebrated racehorse alongside attendants and another horse, similarly bordered with ornate Rococo decoration and heraldic imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-applied color softens the graphic quality of the engraving and gives both works a beautifully aged, painterly appearance. The pair is professionally framed in coordinating dark frames with subtle gilt detail and wide neutral mats, making them especially handsome displayed together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition to an English country interior, equestrian collection, library, study, or traditional gallery wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thomas Spencer, British, 1700–1765\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Richard Houston, 1721–1775\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Portraiture of White Nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Portraiture of Babraham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-colored engravings on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-18th century, circa 1750s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair \/ 2 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions, each engraving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12” H × 13.75” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed dimensions, each:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.5” H × 21.25” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique works on paper naturally exhibit age-related toning, fading, variation in color, and other evidence of age and use. These characteristics are consistent with their period and contribute to their historic character. Please review all photographs closely for condition and presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46248907473103,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG-2390.png?v=1791317945","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/products\/thomas-spencer-after-richard-houston-engraved-hand-colored-equestrian-portraits-pair-c-1750s-framed-19-5-h-21-25-w","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}