Old engraving 1922, Horse breeds 1, horses, riding • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1922, on horse breeds (1), an exploration of the main breeds, including the thoroughbred and the half-bred, the arab, the hungarian, the anglo-norman, highlights their distinctive characteristics and their role in riding, breeding and competition • original document and not a simple reproduction • sheet size: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for framing • with over 100 years of age, the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • this piece is signed by jacques maurice dessertenne (1867-1962), a renowned french painter and illustrator, specialized in anatomical, botanical and zoological plates. • lithograph taken from an old larousse encyclopedia in french, a true time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. • the sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my store or send me a message if you are looking for particular subjects, I offer a large number of subjects • for the purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction.