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The Madresfield Heifer,

John Pitman (Artist), Charles Joseph Hullmandel (Printer)

This is a print from a lithograph by J. Pitman, entitled 'The Madresfield Heifer', c.1835. It was printed by C. Hullmandel. It is dedicated by William Payne to The Earl of Beauchamp, who bred the heifer. It is one of a collection of paintings and prints thought to date from the last quarter of the 18th century to c.1860.

1 lithographic print in frame: paper, wood

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Lithograph // Description // THE MADRESFIELD HIEFER // Drawn on stone by J. Pitman, lithographer c.1835 // Printed by C. Hullmandel. // n.p. n.d. // Lithographer 18.3 x 13.7 in // Dimensions // Light wood frame // 66.0cm wide x 59.0cm high // Associated information // The Madresfield heifer. To the Right Honourable The Early of Beauchamp. This portrait of an improved short horned heifer bred by his Lordship is with permission respectfully inscribed by his Lordship's obliged and obedient servant, William Payne.', MERL miscellaneous note [The Royal Smithfield Club] – ‘A letter was received from the Museum in which it was stated that they had been given an opportunity to purchase a collection of paintings and prints of Farm Livestock executed during the period from the last quarter of the 18th century to about 1860. These include animals which had won prizes at the Smithfield Shows of 1834 and 1851… At the request of the Council, Mr. W. J. Cumber and Mr. P. M. Colebrook inspected the paintings and prints, and they were unanimous in recommending that the Club should purchase the prints and present them to the Museum… The Museum have agreed that the collection shall be recorded as The Royal Smithfield Club Collection.’

, Greater London [region]

1835 - 1835

Paper, Wood

Lithograph, Printed