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| BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY BUNBURY |
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Henry William Bunbury (1750 - 1811) was the son of Sir William Bunbury of Mildenhall, Suffolk. After completing his studies at Cambridge University he began to draw caricatures and other comic subjects, the first of which were etched and published in 1771. Bunbury then quickly rose to become one of the greatest satirical artists of the day with his etchings such as the series entitled Hints to Bad Horsemen, from which this particular print derives. Other prints include: How to Make the Most of a Horse, How to Make the Least of a Horse, How to Ride a Horse Upon Three Legs, How to Make a Mare Go, and How to Prevent a Horse Slipping its Girth. He also became close friends with the great artist, Thomas Rowlandson, who later engraved many of Bunbury's designs. Throughout his career, Henry Bunbury enjoyed the patronage of the Duke of York who appointed him his Equerry (personal attendant) in 1787.
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