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This Representation of The Last Grand Steeplechase which took place at the Hippodrome Race Course, Kensington is respectfully dedicated to the Stewards by their most obedient servant, the publisher.

Ref: P/4966 < >

Physical Attributes
Technique: Aquatint
Colour: Original colour
Dimensions: 450 x 573 mm

Location
County: London
Location: Kensington

Production
Artist: Alken H Jr
Engraver: Charles Hunt
Published by: Lewis

Galleries
Print Series: Kensington Steeple Chase
Sporting: Horse Racing

Bibliographic References

Laid on card
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.
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 Stewards by their most obedient servant, the publisher." by C Hunt after H Jr Alken published by Lewis.