A Ewe, the Property of Richard Rothwell Esq.

Title

A Ewe, the Property of Richard Rothwell Esq.

Date

1802

Publisher

Dublin Society

Identifier

RDS_treasures_210_Brocas_Ewe.jpg

Description

Portrait of a ewe. The subject modelled from side view and facing left. With the inscription, "No. 1 A Ewe the property of Richard Rothwell Esq. c.210 lb Live wt.1.1.21" The original drawing by James Henry Brocas was commissioned by the Dublin Society for the "Statistical survey of the county of Meath: with observations on the means of improvement; drawn up for the consideration, and under the direction of the Dublin Society". Written by Robert Thompson of Oatland. Printed by Graisberry and Campbell, no. 10, Back-lane., 1802.

Source

RDS Treasures Collection

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Relation

RDS Library & Archives

Format

Works on paper

Coverage

1802

Original Format

Engraving

Physical Dimensions

10.4 x 16.3 cm

Collection

RDS Art Collection

Citation

Brocas, Henry, 1762-1837, “A Ewe, the Property of Richard Rothwell Esq.,” RDS, accessed December 22, 2024, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3823.

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