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English racing horse or courser 1, and scene at an English horse race track 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Friedrich Kaiser from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802
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1. Title: "The Thrill of the Race: An English Courser and its Grand Encounter at the Horse Track" This handcoloured copperplate engraving by Friedrich Kaiser, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1802, offers a glimpse into the world of English horse racing during the early 19th century. The image (English racing horse or courser 1) portrays a powerful and muscular English courser, a breed renowned for its speed and agility, standing proudly before an eager crowd at the racetrack (scene at an English horse race track 2). The courser's rider, dressed in traditional racing attire, holds the reins with a determined expression, ready to unleash the horse's full potential. The engraving also reveals the excitement and anticipation that surrounded horse racing during this era. Spectators, some dressed in fashionable attire, others in simple clothing, gather around the track, their eyes fixed on the approaching horses. Gambling was a common pastime at the races, as evidenced by the man in the foreground, who holds a stack of coins and a betting slip. Horse racing was not only a popular sport but also an essential part of natural history and educational material for children during this period. The encyclopedia-like Bilderbuch fur Kinder aimed to educate its young audience about various aspects of the natural world, including the anatomy and behaviour of horses, as well as the excitement and thrill of horse racing. Friedrich Kaiser's meticulously handcoloured copperplate engraving beautifully captures the essence of English horse racing during the early 19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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