Life of a Racehorse - Charles Ansell 1748 - reprint Five large plates illustrating the life of a sporting horse.  After the originals by Charles Ansell. These are 20th century re-issues produced to a very high quality. Charles Ansell was renowned for his graceful images of horses. His Life of a Racehorse, was published in 1784 in a series of 6 prints. Plate I. The Mare and Foal. Plate 2. As a Colt in Training. Plate 3. As a Racer after Running. Plate 4. As a Hunter going out with the Hounds. Plate 5. As a Post Horse. Plate size c 12" x 13" / sheet size c 18" x 19.5"