Object number
53/374
Title
The Cow Herd,
Collection
Creator
Description
This print, titled 'The Cow Herd' was published in August 1708 by J & J Boydell, of Cheapside, London. The original was painted by Paul Potter, and engraved by G.S. & I.G. Facius. The print was dedicated to the Prince of Orange. It bears the inscription: 'Engraved from a most capital picture as large as life being The Chef D'Ouvre of P. Potter'.
Physical description
1 engraved print in frame: paper, wooden frame
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'Standard museum name: // Accession number: // Classification: // Negative number: // Acquisition method: // Acquired from: // Date: // Store: // Condition: // Recorder: // Date: // Description: Title: The Cow Herd. Inscription: Engraved from a most capital picture as large as ife being The Chef D'Ouvre of P. Potter." // Dimensions: 24 7/8 in x 19 5/8 in // Associated information: This picture was dedicated to the Prince of Ornange. Published in August by J. & J. Boydell 1708. No. 90, Cheapside. Painted by Paul Potter. Engraved by G.S. & I.G. Facius. // References:'
Production place
Cheapside [City of London]
Production date
1709-08 - 1709-08
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 632 mm
- Height 498 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14962.tif - High resolution image
