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Print Collection, by W.H. Isaacs, 1850

Print Collection

W.H. Isaacs

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Print Collection is a 1850 by W.H. Isaacs, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
W.H. Isaacs
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is titled 'Print Collection' and is also known as 'The Gallopade'. It depicts a group of figures dancing while dressed as horses. This print is interesting because it shows people dressed in horse costumes, which is an unusual theme. The fact that people are dancing in horse costumes makes this print unique. It's not every day you see people dressed as horses in art. You can learn more about the artist who created this print by looking up Isaacs, W.H.

The story of this work

Overview

The print *The Gallopade* by W.H. Isaacs, published in 1850, shows a group of figures dressed as horses engaged in a dance. A band is positioned in the top right corner of the image, providing musical accompaniment.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

W.H. Isaacs

Isaacs spent his life carving small wooden blocks in a London attic, inking them himself, then hand-printing just enough copies to pay the rent.

See the richer artist page
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