The Cambridgeshire Stakes, 1853 – The Finish

After Samuel Alken, Engraved by C. N. Smith

1853

  • Titles The Cambridgeshire Stakes, 1853 - The Finish (Proper)
  • Artist After, Samuel Alken, British, 1750 - 1825
  • Medium aquatint
  • Dimensions sheet: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm) plate: 16 11/16 × 22 7/8 in. (42.4 × 58.1 cm) image: 13 3/4 × 20 7/8 in. (34.9 × 53 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. Geofrey Roscoe, 1990.65.2
  • Work Type print
  • Classification Prints

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