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The Craven Heifer,

F. Fryer (Artist), John Whessell (Engraver), The Proprietors (Publisher)

Print from an engraving of a painting, 'The Craven Heifer', by Fryer. Engraved by J. Whessell, Oxford, published by The Proprietors in 1812.
This is a print from an engraving of an original painting, 'The Craven Heifer', by Fryer. It was engraved by J. Whessell, of Oxford, and published by The Proprietors in 1812. It has the inscription: 'To the Most Noble William Spencer Duke of Devonshire, this engraving of the Craven Heifer, Bred and fed by the Rev. William Carr of Bolton Abbey near Skipton in Craven Yorkshire is respectfully dedicated by his Grace's most obedient servant John Watkinson.' 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 hand coloured print; dark wood frame with perspex

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'PRINT - Etching // Description // THE CRAVEN HEIFER [Shorthorn] // Etching and stipple. Printed from one plate in colours and hand coloured. [23.4 x 17.4 in] // Painted by Fryer // Engraved by J. Whessell, Oxford // Published by The Proprietors 1812 // Dimensions // Dark wood frame // 79.0cm wide x 67.0cm high // Associated information // To the most noble William Spencer, Duke of Devonshire, this engraving of The Craven Heifer, bred and fed by the Revd. William Carr, of Bolton Abbey, nr Skipton in Craven, Yorkshire, is respectfully dedicated by his Graces most obedient and huble servant John Watkinson. This wonderful animal was 4 years old in March 1811 and is still in a growing and...', MERL miscellaneous note – 'Caption reads : "To the Most Noble William Spencer Duke of Devonshire, this engraving of the Craven Heifer, Bred and fed by the Rev. William Carr of Bolton Abbey near Skipton in Craven Yorkshire is respectfully dedicated by his Grace's most obedient servant John Watkinson".', MERL miscellaneous note – 'William Spencer was the Sixth Duke of Devonshire and owner of the Bolton Abbey estate. He worked closely with the rector William Carr, to open the woods of the Abbey to the public.', 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.’

, Oxford

1812 - 1812

Spencer, William (Agent)
Carr, William
Watkinson, John