Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 04 Mar 2020
E. Staniland (19th Century) A cow in a barn Signed
E. Staniland (19th Century)
A cow in a barn
Signed, dated and inscribed Painted by E. Staniland Abingdon Dec 1833
Oil on canvas
45.7 x 56.2cm; 18 x 22in
Provenance:
Avon Antiques, Bradford-on-Avon, 1993
A label on the stretcher reads 'This seven year old cow fed by J. Mundy was put to feeding on the 24th January 1833 and killed on the 13th Dec 1833 weighed 155 stone 5 lbd - Milked to 22nd January 1833.'