Object number
64/35
Title
Brannet Cattle,
Creator
Description
Painting by Alfred Grey RHA, 1894, depicts "Brannet" cattle, a breed considered to be inferior by the Board of Agriculture for Ireland in 1938.
This painting, by Alfred Grey RHA in 1894, depicts "Brannet" or "Brindled" cattle, a breed considered to be inferior and destroyed by the Board of Agriculture for Ireland in 1938. The donor notes they were considered to be a "Norse type of rough bony beast and late maturing". This painting was framed by Bregazzi + Sons, of Merrion Row, Dublin.
Physical description
1 painting: gilt frame; no glass
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'OIL-PAINTING // Description // "BRANNET" or "BRINDLED" Cattle // Painted by A. Grey RHA 1894 // Framed by Bregazzi + Sons [no glass] // 10 Merrion Row, Dublin // Gilt frame. // Dimensions // 53.0cm wide x 43.0cm high // Associated information // These cattle were considered to be an inferior breed, and were exterminated by Board of Agriculture for Ireland 1938. "A Norse type of rough bony beast and late maturing". H.R.R.'
Production place
, Dublin
Production date
1894 - 1894
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14911.tif - High resolution image
