George Morland

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George Morland
1763-1804
Two Men with a Horse, Dog, and Herd of Cattle
Gray wash over graphite slightly touched with white, on paper.
7 3/8 x 10 7/16 inches (187 x 265 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2106
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Watermark: none.

Inscription: 

Signed with the brush by the artist at lower right, "G. Morland".

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing shows a horse standing at right with two men, one of whom appears to be in the act of climbing onto its back; a dog frisks on its hind legs below the horse's muzzle, and a herd of cattle are shown moving away from the viewer at far left.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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