After John Boultbee (British, 1753–1812), 'The Durham Ox', ...

After John Boultbee (British, 1753–1812),
'The Durham Ox',
Engraving on paper by John Whessell (circa 1760-circa 1840), printed in colours with hand finished additions, published by John Day 1802,
Printed inscription to lower margin reading 'To The Right Honorable Lord Somerville, This Print is with great respect humbly dedicated, by his Lordship's most obedt. humble Servant John Day. This wonderful Animal is now the property of Mr. John Day of Harmston, near Lincoln, and was March 20 1802, six years old. Subscriptions taken for this Print in the first Year, amounted to two thousand and upwards, from whence the Public opinion of this beautiful Animal may well be ascertained. This Ox is still in a growing and improving state, and weighs according to the computation of the best judges 30 Score pr. Quarter, which is 300 Stone 14 lb to the Stone',
54.5cm x 67.5cm,
Framed and glazed