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69/192
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Woburn Sheep shearing,
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Print of the painting 'Wobourn Sheep Shearing', by G. Garrard. Engraved by M. N. Bate and published in 1811.
This is a print of the painting 'Wobourn Sheep Shearing', by G. Garrard. This print was engraved by M. N. Bate and published in 1811. The picture features a gathering of celebrated agriculturalists at Wobourn Abbey, who are listed below the print.
Physical description
Framed Print: paper
Label Text
George Garrad (artist), M. N. Bate (engraver). WOBURN SHEEPSHEARING. This image shows how selective breeding ideas became popular. The original painting was made for the Duke of Bedford in 1804 to commemorate an event on his estate. Fine animals were admired at this gathering, much as they are at livestock shows today. The artist appears in the bottom left hand corner, with a sculpture intended to show desirable breed traits. A similar sculpture can be seen in the Forces for Change gallery downstairs. MERL 69/192.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Print // Domestic furnishing picture // Miss M. W.Powell, Harrow, Middlesex // Description: ‘Wobourn Sheep Shearing’ 1811, A gathering of celebrated agriculturalists at Woburn Abbey. See key beneath print. Painted by G. Garrard. Engraved by M. N. Bate. Published:London, G. Garrard, 1811. Mixed process engraving 29.3x18in. Dimensions: Mounted on card, glazed and framed 88cm wide x 65cm high. // Associated information: Dedicated by permission to his Grace the Duke of Bedford by George Garrard. Original oil painting [1804] by Garrard is at Wobourn Abbey. Given by Miss Powell in memory of Edwin James Powell (d.1924). Secretary of the Shorthorn Society and Smithfield Club, Hon, Member of R.ASE.’
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