To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, this portrait of the giraffe accompanied by his present keeper taking an airing at Cumberland Lodge near Meadow Pond, is by gracious permission dedicated by His Majesty's most devoted faithful & very humble servant, A.B. Van Worrell [graphic]

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Lewis Walpole Library > To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, this portrait of the giraffe accompanied by his present keeper taking an airing at Cumberland Lodge near Meadow Pond, is by gracious permission dedicated by His Majesty's most devoted faithful & very humble servant, A.B. Van Worrell [graphic]

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Title: To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, this portrait of the giraffe accompanied by his present keeper taking an airing at Cumberland Lodge near Meadow Pond, is by gracious permission dedicated by His Majesty's most devoted faithful & very humble servant, A.B. Van Worrell [graphic]
Alternative Title: This portrait of the giraffe accompanied by his present keeper taking an airing at Cumberland Lodge ...
Creator: Worrell, Abraham Bruiningh van, 1787- printmaker
Contributor: Hullmandel, Charles Joseph, 1789-1850.
Worrell, Abraham Bruiningh van, 1787- artist, publisher, dedicator.
Published / Created: 1827.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by the artist, 52 Gt. Portland St. and Printed by C. Hullmandel
Abstract: "A giraffe in a field on a riverbank, lead by a man, wearing a top hat, coat and waistcoat; two cattle resting behind at left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from dedication beneath image.
Information about the giraffe is printed below dedication, under the heading "Dimensions of the giraffe." Included are thirteen physical measurements beginning with "10 ft. 8 in. from the top of the head to the bottom of the hoof" and ending with "7 1/2 in. length of the hoofs." The final piece of information notes the "Age of the giraffe, two years."
Provenance: Maggs Bros.; July 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 39 x 29 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English