Race Ground (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone). Artist: Drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London); Aquatinted by Samuel Alken (British, London 1756-1815). Author: Related author Henry Wigstead (British, 1745-1800 Margate). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 13 1/4 × 16 1/4 in. (33.6 × 41.3 cm)Plate: 10 7/8 × 13 7/8 in. (27.7 × 35.2 cm). Publisher: G. G. J. & J. Robinson (London). Series/Portfolio: Excursion to Brighthelmstone. Date: June 1, 1790.One of a set of eight aquatints devoted to a journey from London to Brighthelmstone (Brighton), together with attractions of the seaside resort, this print represents a horse race held on a grass course near the sea, watched by spectators on foot, in carriages and in a covered observation stand at right. The related text tells us that, "The Race Ground is exceedingly well adapted to the purpose for which it was intended; an is one of the most beautifully situated spots in the world. The prospect is wonderfully extensi

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Race Ground (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone). Artist: Drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London); Aquatinted by Samuel Alken (British, London 1756-1815). Author: Related author Henry Wigstead (British, 1745-1800 Margate). Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed): 13 1/4 × 16 1/4 in. (33.6 × 41.3 cm)Plate: 10 7/8 × 13 7/8 in. (27.7 × 35.2 cm). Publisher: G. G. J. & J. Robinson (London). Series/Portfolio: Excursion to Brighthelmstone. Date: June 1, 1790.One of a set of eight aquatints devoted to a journey from London to Brighthelmstone (Brighton), together with attractions of the seaside resort, this print represents a horse race held on a grass course near the sea, watched by spectators on foot, in carriages and in a covered observation stand at right. The related text tells us that, "The Race Ground is exceedingly well adapted to the purpose for which it was intended; an is one of the most beautifully situated spots in the world. The prospect is wonderfully extensi

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