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FLYING KATE

Print
01/09/1832 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'FLYING KATE'. A dark-coloured horse, viewed in profile, trotting towards a man who has his right hand outstreched. The man is wearing breeches, a waistcoat and a top hat. Visible in the background are urban buildings, including a large church (or cathedral) and two industrial chimneys.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleFLYING KATE
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'FLYING KATE'. A dark-coloured horse, viewed in profile, trotting towards a man who has his right hand outstreched. After a painting by Henry Calvert. Engraved by H. R. Cook. Published by M. A. Pittman, London. 1832.
Physical description
'FLYING KATE'. A dark-coloured horse, viewed in profile, trotting towards a man who has his right hand outstreched. The man is wearing breeches, a waistcoat and a top hat. Visible in the background are urban buildings, including a large church (or cathedral) and two industrial chimneys.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 13.4cm
  • Of sheet width: 16.2cm
  • Of image height: 10.7cm
  • Of image width: 13.7cm
Measured by DH 29/07/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • FLYING KATE. (Title, centre below image.)
  • Published by M.A. Pittman, Warwick Square, london, Septr. 1.1832.
  • H. Calvert, Pinxt. (Below bottom-left corner of image.)
  • H. R. Cook. Sculpt. (Below bottom-right corner of image.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.867-1896

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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