Low Domestic Breeds - Kerry Cattle
by Hermann Eichens (1813-1886) from a drawing by W.Nicholson after a painting by William Shiels
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1845. Lithograph with original hand-colouring. 220mm by 300mm (sheet). Race de Kerry (The Kerry Breed)
From the French edition of the pioneering work 'The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands' by David Low. Published in Paris.William Sheils was commissioned by David Low, the second Professor of Agriculture at the University of Edinburgh, to create an accurate pictorial record of domestic breeds of animals. From 1829 onwards, in what became a lifetime's work, William Sheils painted 100 of these portraits, depicting many breeds of animals which are now obsolete.
From the French edition of the pioneering work 'The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands' by David Low. Published in Paris.William Sheils was commissioned by David Low, the second Professor of Agriculture at the University of Edinburgh, to create an accurate pictorial record of domestic breeds of animals. From 1829 onwards, in what became a lifetime's work, William Sheils painted 100 of these portraits, depicting many breeds of animals which are now obsolete.
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- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1718
- Title
- Low Domestic Breeds - Kerry Cattle
- Author
- Hermann Eichens (1813-1886) from a drawing by W.Nicholson after a painting by William Shiels
- Format/Binding
- Lithograph with original hand-colouring
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1845
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.