1763
A Goatback Ride in France
This portrait of the Comte d’Artois and His Sister, Clotilde, riding their pet goat, was painted by François-Hubert Drouais (1727-1775), in 1763. Notice, the young Comte d’Artois holding some tasty vegetation to help encourage the good-natured goat’s cooperation. The painting currently resides in the Musée du Louvre, Paris. France.
1785
Royal Goat Carriage from France
This finely detailed goat carriage was built for the Dauphin Louis XVII, when he was a baby. The carriage is on display in the guard room of the Versailles palace.
1791
A Goatback ride in England
Three Children of Richard Arkwright with their Goat, painted by Joseph Wright Of Derby. Currently in the collection of The Tate Gallery, in London, UK.
1779
A Family Goat in England
Mrs Justinian Casamajor and Eight of her Children, 1779 (gouache, pastel and oil on laid paper laid onto linen) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805). Currently at the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English.
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