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The Dying horse

Drawing
1832 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Drawing

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Dying horse (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen, brown ink and wash
Brief description
Drawing, 'The Dying Horse', 1832, by Sir George Hayter
Physical description
Drawing
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 20.7cm
  • Width: 28.7cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Signed with initials and dated GH. 1832 and inscribed Nuneham
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
According to Rodney Searight: - `Bt Farthing Gall., S'bury [Salisbury], May '79, £70'.
Historical context
The subject was probably taken from an oriental tale. Nuneham is near Oxford.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.491

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2008
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