A Longhorn Cow, Bred by Richard Astley Esq.
Title
A Longhorn Cow, Bred by Richard Astley Esq.
Date
Publisher
Identifier
RDS_treasures_208_Brocas_Astley.jpg
Description
Portrait of a longhorn cow. The subject modelled from side view and facing right. With the inscription, "Bred by Richd. Astley, Esq. Odstone Hall Leicestershire. Sold to Mr. Bates 1802" 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
Collection
Citation
Brocas, James Henry, approximately 1790-1846, “A Longhorn Cow, Bred by Richard Astley Esq.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3837.