Numero oggetto
64/109
Titolo
The Unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer,
Creatore
Descrizione
This is a coloured mezzotint print entitled 'The Unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer'. It was painted by Thomas Weaver, engraved by William Ward, and published on 12 June 1813 by Thomas Willoughby of Orby, Lincolnshire. The cow belonged to Thomas Willoughby, and he dedicated the print to General Manners, MP. The print is one of a collection of paintings and prints thought to date from the last quarter of the 18th century to c.1860.
Descrizione fisica
1 coloured mezzotint print: light wood frame with perspex.
Storico archivio
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT- Mezzotint // Description // THE UNRIVALLED LINCOLNSHIRE // c.1813 // Painted by Thomas Weaver// Engraved by Wm. Ward Engraver to their R.H. The Prince Regent + Duke of York. // Published June 12 1813 by Thos. Willoughby, Orby, near Burgh, Lincolnshire // Coloured mezzotint 23.5x17.8in // Dimensions // Light wood frame // 78.0cm wide x69.0cm high // Associated information // Price: £19.10.0 (P. D. Carter's No.79) // The unrivalled Lincolnshire Heifer, fed by Thos. Willoughby of Orby, near Burgh, and now his property. To Genl. Manners, M.P. etc etc etc this place is respectfully inscribed by his most obliged, obedient servant, Thos. Willoughby. // References: P. D. Carter's catalogue No.4, p.8. // Rothamsted Collection catalogue No.12, p.6.'
Luogo di produzione
Shrewsbury, Orby
Data
1813 - 1813
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Tecnica
Dimensioni
- Width 780 mm
- Height 690 mm
