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- Creator:
- Worrell, Abraham Bruiningh van, 1787- printmaker
- Published / Created:
- 1827.
- Call Number:
- 827.00.00.64+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- 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
- Alternative Title:
- This portrait of the giraffe accompanied by his present keeper taking an airing at Cumberland Lodge ...
- Description:
- Title from dedication beneath image. and 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."
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by the artist, 52 Gt. Portland St. and Printed by C. Hullmandel
- Subject (Geographic):
- Windsor Great Park (England),
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830,
- Subject (Topic):
- Zoo animals, Giraffes, and Cattle
- Found in:
- 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]
