Racehorses. The Duke of Portland's Ayrshire. Winner. c1888

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The Duke of Portland's Ayrshire, winner of the 2,000 Guinea Stakes, c1888.

Original wood engraving by Hentschel, published in "The Illustrated London News" May 12th,1888.

"The Illustrated London News" was the world's first graphic newspaper. Published weekly from 1842, its engraved images of events and discoveries from around the world ensured its popularity. Engravings have always been avidly collected, and often coloured for further enjoyment.

This engraving is mounted between decorated antique-white acid-free archival boards, ready for framing. External mounted size is 33 x 39cm (13 x 15.5 inches).