Etchings of Asses and Mules by Robert Hills

RA Collection: Book

Record number

07/2121

Imprint

(London): Publish'd Jany 1. 1808, by R Hills

Physical Description

[45] leaves carrying [80] pl. (incl. t.pl.); 473 mm.

Responsibility Note

All plates carry the publisher's imprint of R. Hills, and the date.

Summary Note

The publication-date of 1808 appears on the title plate, and most plates carry dates ranging from 1798 (1797 in the plate) to 1808; but several carry the dates of 1809 or 1810.

Binding Note

19th-century half red morocco, red cloth-covered boards; spine lettered 'Etchings By Robert Hills Vol. II. Deer. Goats. Horses. Asses & Mules. Swine.' Bound with others.

Subject

Mules - Asses - Donkeys - Animals
Drawings - Detail drawings - Pattern drawings - Animal paintings - Great Britain - 18th century - 19th century
Pictorial works - Great Britain - 18th century - 19th century

Contributors

Robert Hills, source artist, draughtsman, engraver, publisher