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A Hogget Ram, the property of Richard Rothwell Esq.

Title

A Hogget Ram, the property of Richard Rothwell Esq.

Creator

Brocas, Henry, 1762-1837

Date

1802

Publisher

Dublin Society

Identifier

RDS_treasures_210_Brocas_Hogget ram.jpg

Subject

Dublin Society
Dublin Society. Drawing Schools
Sheep

Description

Portrait of a hegget ram. The subject modelled from side view and facing right. With the inscription, "A Hogget Ram the property of Richd. Rothwell Esq. c.2" 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

Contributor

Brocas, James Henry, approximately 1790-1846

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 Hogget Ram, the property of Richard Rothwell Esq.,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed May 21, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3844.

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