Myrtle, By a well bred son of Shakespear
Title
Myrtle, By a well bred son of Shakespear
Date
Publisher
Identifier
RDS_treasures_208_Brocas_Myrtles.jpg
Description
Portrait of Myrtle, a longhorn cow. The subject modelled from side view and facing right. With the inscription, "By a well bred son of Shakespear out of a cow by a son of Washington's Dam alias Lady Washington." 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, “Myrtle, By a well bred son of Shakespear,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3841.