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John Gilpin riding to Edmonton

Watercolour
ca. 1878 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour depicting the character John Gilpin riding a horse, illustrating the William Cowper poem.


Object details

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Object type
TitleJohn Gilpin riding to Edmonton (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour
Brief description
Watercolour, illustrati0n of John Gilpin riding to Edmonton from 'The Diverting History of John Gilpin', a comic ballad by William Cowper., by Randolph Caldecott, ca. 1878.
Physical description
Watercolour depicting the character John Gilpin riding a horse, illustrating the William Cowper poem.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10in
  • Width: 14in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Literary referenceThe Diverting History of John Gilpin - by William Cowper
Collection
Accession number
292-1886

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Record createdMay 30, 2013
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