{"product_id":"monseigneur-le-marquis-a-cheval-demy-air-parle-droite-fol-30-from-the-book-methode-et-invention-nouvelle-de-dresser-les-chevaux-french-equestrian-hand-colored-print-provenance-the-susie-hilfiger-collection","title":"Monseigneur le Marquis à Cheval. Demÿ-air. parle Droite. Fol. 30 from the book 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de dresser les chevaux' French Equestrian Hand-Colored Engraving Provenance: The Susie Hilfiger Collection (SOLD)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMa Maison de Bolsover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDemy-Au Parle Droite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrint Sz: 15 3\/4\"H x 20 5\/8\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrame Sz: 21 5\/8\"H x 27 1\/8\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlate #30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCustom framed and matted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNEWCASTLE, William Cavendish, Duke of (1592-1676) and Gaspard de SAUNIER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMonseigneur le Marquis à Cheval. Ma Maeson de Bolsouer. Demy-au parle Droite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e[Pl. 30] London: J. Brindley, 1743. Copper engraving after Abraham van Diepenbeeck. Very good condition. Sheet size: 17 1\/8 x 21 1\/16 inches. Plate mark: 15 1\/4 x 20 7\/8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fine plate from 'A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches', Cavendish's extraordinary didactic work on equestrian dressage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn affluent politician, soldier, and devoted Royalist, William Cavendish fought for Charles I during the English Civil War. He established a riding school in Antwerp with several Barbary horses obtained in Paris, and in 1657, published his revolutionary and influential work on equestrian training techniques, 'La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux'. An English edition was published in 1743 as 'A General System Of Horsemanship In All Its Branches', with beautiful illustrations of Cavendish skillfully training and riding his horses at his Antwerp ménage and his various English estates like Bolsover Castle and Welbeck Abbey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCf. Brunet I.1700; cf. Mellon Books on the Horse and Horsemanship p. 49; cf. Mennessier de la Lance II, p. 250; cf. Nissen ZBI 849.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Ma Maison de Bolsover\" refers to Bolsover Castle, a historic site in Derbyshire, England, known as William Cavendish's extravagant 17th-century pleasure retreat designed for entertainment and impress. Visitors can explore the fairy-tale \"Little Castle,\" the remarkable Riding House and stables, and themed rooms like the Star Chamber and Marble Closet. The site also features impressive gardens and a play area for children, offering a unique experience of aristocratic extravagance and equestrian history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: The Susie Hilfiger Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom \"Point of View\", the historic $27M\/10 bd\/ 10 ba\/ 6,797 sq ft Nantucket home of Tommy and Susie Hilfiger located at 9 Lincoln Ave, Nantucket, MA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cary Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45076210647238,"sku":"44760","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0210\/6626\/files\/default_f4297885-d9e6-4530-8683-d7363b4d208d.png?v=1760027304","url":"https:\/\/thecarycollection.com\/products\/monseigneur-le-marquis-a-cheval-demy-air-parle-droite-fol-30-from-the-book-methode-et-invention-nouvelle-de-dresser-les-chevaux-french-equestrian-hand-colored-print-provenance-the-susie-hilfiger-collection","provider":"The Cary Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}