Garrard (George) Woburn Sheepshearing

Garrard (George)

Woburn Sheepshearing, hand-coloured, ‘Stipled and Outline Etched by M N Bate, Figures & Landscape by J.C. Stadler - Lined by T. Morris, Pupil to the late celebrated Mr. Woolet- the whole touched and arranged by the original painter’, dedication and extensive key to portraits at foot, no watermark, browning and some spotting, stain to title area at centre, sheet 55 x 78cm, 1811.

***Depicting the annual sheep shearing festival held by the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. The numerous portraits include Sir Joseph Banks.