Object number
64/106
Title
The Spottiswoode Ox,
Collection
Creator
Description
This is a mezzotint print of a painting entitled 'Spottiswoode Ox', by A. Nasmyth. It was engraved by J. Ward and published in 1804 by Anthony Cardon of London. The print depicts an ox which was bred by John Spottiswoode of Spottiswoode, Berwickshire, and is dedicated to the Right Honourable Lord Sheffield, President of the Board of Agriculture. It is one of a collection of paintings and prints thought to date from the last quarter of the 18th century to c.1860.
Physical description
1 mezzotint in frame: paper, wood
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Engraving // Description // THE SPOTTISWOODE OX // 1804 // Painted by A. Nasmyth // Engraved by J. Ward // Published: London 1804 by Anthony Cardon, No. 31, Clipstone Street // Mezzotint 23.5x 17.8in // Dimensions // Brown + gilt frame // 81.0cm wide x 69.0cm high // Associated information // 35. THE SPOTTISWOODE OX. The animal stands facing right, with a herdsman, a cow, and a dog. Panter A. NASMYTH. Engr. J. WARD. London, ANTHONY CARDON, 1804. Mezzotint ; 23.5x17.8in. To the Right Honble. Lord Sheffield. President of the Board of Agriculture. This portrait of the Spottiswoode ox, bred and fed by John Spottiswoode Esqr. of Spottiswoode in the county of Berwick is with his Lordship’s permission inscribed by his Lordship’s most obedient servants the proprietors, Johnson, Richardson & Morrison. Dimensions- Height at the shoulder, 6’ 4’’; Length from nose to rump 12’ 4’’; Girth behind the shoulders, 10’2’’; Breath across the loins, 3’1’’; Weight [-]. Painted by A. Nasmyth. Engraved by J. Ward. London published, 1804, by Anthony Cardon, n. 31, Clipstone Street // References: Rothamsted Collection catalogue No.35, p.15, Pl. VIII // P. D. Carter's catalogue No.4, p.7.'
Production place
, Westminster
Production date
1804 - 1804
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 810 mm
- Height 690 mm
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
