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The Bradwell Ox,

H. B. Chalon (Artist), Rudolph Ackermann (Publisher)

This is a print from an engraving of the original painting 'The Bradwell Ox', by H. B. Chalon. It was published by Rudolph Ackermann, of the Strand, Westminster, on November 1st 1830. It is inscribed 'This engraving is by permission most respectfully Dedicated to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Althorpe etc. etc. by his Lordships most obliged and obedient servant William Spurgin. This animal, the greatest phenomenon of his species belongs to William Spurgin Esq. of Bradwell Essex. It is supposed to be half Lincolnshire and half Durham breed.' 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 engraving in frame: paper, wood

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Aquatint // Description // THE BRADWELL OX // Engraver: ? // 1830 // [21 x 17 in] // Painted by H. B. Chalon // Published in London by R. Ackermann 1830 // Engraved from a painting by Chalon, animal painter to his late Majesty. Published Nov. 1st 1830 by R. Ackermann, printseller, Strand, London. // Dimensions // Black frame // 69.0cm wide x 65.0cm high // Associated information // This engraving is by permission most respectfully Dedicated to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Althorpe etc. etc. by his Lordships most obliged and obedient servant William Spurgin. This animal, the greatest phenomenon of his species belongs to William Spurgin Esq. of Bradwell Essex. It is supposed to be half Lincolnshire and half Durham breed.', 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.’

, Strand [Westminster]

1830 - 1830

Paper, Wood

Engraved, Printed