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A Bull from the Island of Shetland,

George Garrard (Engraver)

Print from an engraving by George Garrard, published 1802, of a painting entitled 'A Bull from the Island of Shetland'.
This is a print from an engraving by George Garrard, published on 1st March 1802, of a painting entitled 'A Bull from the Island of Shetland', and subtitled 'In the Possession of John Maitland Esq.'. It is one of a series of 52 etchings by Garrard bearing dates from 1799-1815 which appeared in his 'Description of the Different Varieties of Oxen Common in the British Isles'. It is one of a collection of paintings and prints thought to date from the last quarter of the 18th century to c.1860.

1 handcoloured etching (print); light wood frame with perspexInscription reads: A Bull from the Island of Shetland, in the possession of John Maitland Esq.

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Etching // Description // A BULL FROM THE ISLAND OF SHETLAND // Hand coloured etching [18.5 in x 13 in] // Published March 1st 1802 by George Garrard, Agricultural Museum, 28 George St., Hanover Sqr. // Dimensions // Light wood frame // 69.0cm wide x 49.5cm high // Associated information // A bull from the Island of Shetland in the posession of John Maitland Esq. // This is one of a series of 52 etchings by Garrard bearing dates from 1799-1815 which appeared in his 'Description of the Different Varieties of Oxen Common in the British Isles.', MERL miscellaneous note [The Royal Smithfield Club] – ‘A letter was received from the Museum in which it was stated that they had been given an opportunity to purchase a collection of paintings and prints of Farm Livestock executed during the period from the last quarter of the 18th century to about 1860. These include animals which had won prizes at the Smithfield Shows of 1834 and 1851… At the request of the Council, Mr. W. J. Cumber and Mr. P. M. Colebrook inspected the paintings and prints, and they were unanimous in recommending that the Club should purchase the prints and present them to the Museum… The Museum have agreed that the collection shall be recorded as The Royal Smithfield Club Collection.’

Hanover Street [Westminster]

1802-03-01 - 1802-03-01

Paper, Wood

Etched, Printed

Maitland, John (Agent)