Baron Reis d'Eisenberg, L'Art de Monter a Cheval (The art of riding),1727. The book also appeared with the title "Description de Manege moderne dans sa perfection". Baron d'Eisenberg was German who wrote most of his works in French. He was an equestrian master of dressage; the art of training a horse in obedience and precision of movement. These copperplate engravings, later colored, illustrate various breeds and manege steps. These prints, from the first edition of the work was published in 1727. Among the subscribers were George II, Frederick Prince of Wales, and numerous British and continental noblemen. Their popularity was such that the work was reprinted again and again. These prints were engraved by Bernard Picart, born in Paris in 1673 who gained honors at the Academy of Paris at the age of sixteen. He was a master designer and engraver and worked in Paris and Amsterdam until his death in 1733. Size (in): 10 x 13
