Object number
64/108
Title
The Trusthorpe Ox,
Collection
Creator
Description
This hand-coloured lithograph print is entitled 'The Trusthorpe Ox'. It was painted by B. Hubbard, lithographed by J. W. Giles, printed by J. Graf of London and published by S. W. Fores of Piccadilly c.1837. The print depicts a shorthorn ox against a background of trees. The ox was bred by William Loft and won the prize at the Smithfield Club cattle show in December 1836. 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 hand coloured lithographic print: light wood frame with perspex.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Lithograph // Description // THE TRUST THORPE OX// c.1837 // Painted by B. Hubbard // Lithographer- J.W. Giles (on stone) // Printed by J. Graf, London // Published by S. W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly.// Hand coloured Lithograph 19.3x 13.8in // Dimensions // Light wood frame// 57.5cm wide x68.0cm high // Associated information // The Trusthorpe Ox, The Shorthorn ox stands facing left, against a background of trees. Painter B. HUBBARD. Lith. J.W. GILES. Printer J. Graf. London, S.W. FORES (?1837). Colured lithograph; 19.4x 13.7 in. The Trusthorpe ox, which gained the prize, at the Smithfield Club cattle Show, Christmas 1836. Bred and fed by Wm. Loft Esqr. Painted by H. Hubbard. On stone by J.W. Giles. Printed by J. Graf. London, published by S.W. Fores, 41, Piccadilly. // References: P. D. Carter's catalogue No.4, p8. // Rothamsted Collection catalogue No.61, p.23.'
Production place
, Greater London [region], Piccadilly
Production date
1837 - 1837
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 680 mm
- Height 575 mm
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5846.tif - High resolution image
