Object number
64/101
Title
A Scene at Wiseton,
Collection
Creator
Description
Print from a lithograph of a painting; 'A Scene at Wiseton', by Richard Ansdell, 1844. Engraved by W. H. Simmons, published 1844.
This is a print from a lithograph of a painting, entitled 'A Scene at Wiseton', by Richard Ansdell, 1844. It was engraved by W. H. Simmons, and published by Thomas Agrew on 18 June 1844. The print depicts the 3rd Earl of Spencer, two stewards, a herdsman, and Lord Spencer's famous bull, Wiseton. 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 print in frame: paper, wood
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT – Engraving // Description // A SCENE AT WISETON // 1844 // Painter: Richard Ansdell Engr. W. H. Simmons // Painted by Richard Ansdell Engraved by W. H. Simmons // Published June 18th 1844 by Thomas Agrew, Repository of Arts, Manchester. Messrs Akermann’s Strand and the Anaglyphic Company, Berker St. London // Mixed process engraving (etching, aquatint, stipple) 24.5x 19.8in // Dimensions // Black + gilt frame: 82.5cm wide x 75.5cm high // Associated information // The 3rd Earl of Spencer (1782-1845) with Mr J. Elliott (Steward at Althorpe) and Mr Hull (Steward at Wiseton); the herdsman, John Wagstaffe, holds Lord Spencer’s famous bull Wiseton. // References: Rothamsted Collection catalogue No.179, p.62-3. // P. D. Carter's catalogue No.4 p.7. // Also F. W. Calendar 1970 D82/4.'
Production place
, Manchester
Production date
1844 - 1844
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Width 825 mm
- Height 755 mm
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
