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64/35
[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]
Brannet Cattle,
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This painting, by Alfred Grey RHA in 1894, depicts "Brannet" or "Brindled" cattle, a breed considered to be inferior and destroyed by the Board of Agriculture for Ireland in 1938. The donor notes they were considered to be a "Norse type of rough bony beast and late maturing". This painting was framed by Bregazzi + Sons, of Merrion Row, Dublin.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
1 painting: gilt frame; no glass
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'OIL-PAINTING // Description // "BRANNET" or "BRINDLED" Cattle // Painted by A. Grey RHA 1894 // Framed by Bregazzi + Sons [no glass] // 10 Merrion Row, Dublin // Gilt frame. // Dimensions // 53.0cm wide x 43.0cm high // Associated information // These cattle were considered to be an inferior breed, and were exterminated by Board of Agriculture for Ireland 1938. "A Norse type of rough bony beast and late maturing". H.R.R.'
[nb-NO]Production place[nb-NO]
, Dublin
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1894 - 1894
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[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14911.tif - High resolution image
