This Representation of The Last Grand Steeplechase which took place at the Hippodrome Race Course, Kensington is respectfully dedicated to the Noble Stewards by their most obedient servant, the publisher. | |
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Physical Attributes |
Technique: Aquatint |
Colour: Original colour |
Dimensions: 443 x 573 mm |
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Location |
County: London |
Location: Kensington |
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Production |
Artist: Alken H Jr |
Engraver: Charles Hunt |
Published by: Lewis & Co |
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Galleries |
Print Series: Kensington Steeple Chase |
Sporting: Horse Racing |
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Browned and with some old restoration |
A depiction of the last steeplechase at the short-lived Kensington Hippodrome in 1841, by Henry Alken Junior.
One of a set of four. The numbers of the prints were not printed. This one is numbered "4" in ink.
The Kensington Hippodrome was opened in Notting Hill in 1837 and closed in 1842. It was situated in the Ladbroke Grove area between between Notting Hill Gate and Portobello Road. |
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Antique Aquatint - "This Representation of The Last Grand Steeplechase which took place at the Hippodrome Race Course, Kensington is respectfully dedicated to the Noble Stewards by their most obedient servant, the publisher." by C Hunt after H Jr Alken published by Lewis & Co. |