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Archibald, Earl of Cassilis, Knight of the Dolphin, 1839 (pencil, w / c
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Archibald, Earl of Cassilis, Knight of the Dolphin, 1839 (pencil, w / c
AJV366232 Archibald, Earl of Cassilis, Knight of the Dolphin, 1839 (pencil, w/c, gouache & gold paint on paper) by Nixon, James Henry (1802-57); 32.4x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: preliminary design for the lithograph for Plate XVIII of a book lithographed by Day and Haghe and published by Colnaghi and Puckle, London, 1843; the book is titled: The Eglinton Tournament: A Series of views representing the Tournament held at Eglinton Castle in the year 1839 from drawings made on the spot expressly for this work by J H Nixon with historical and descriptive notices by the Rev. John Richardson LLB; Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa (1816-70), Scottish peer; ); Abbott and Holder JV; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the stunning artwork titled "Archibald, Earl of Cassilis, Knight of the Dolphin, 1839" by James Henry Nixon. Created using a combination of pencil, watercolor, gouache, and gold paint on paper, this masterpiece measures 32.4x50.5 cm and is held in a private collection. The artwork serves as a preliminary design for the lithograph featured in Plate XVIII of a book called "The Eglinton Tournament: A Series of views representing the Tournament held at Eglinton Castle in the year 1839". The book was lithographed by Day and Haghe and published by Colnaghi and Puckle in London during 1843. Reverend John Richardson LLB provided historical and descriptive notices to accompany Nixon's drawings made on-site expressly for this work. The subject depicted is Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa (1816-70), a Scottish peer who holds the title Earl of Cassilis. The artwork captures him mounted on horseback with chivalric grandeur befitting his status as Knight of the Dolphin. It evokes images from medieval times with its portrayal of jousting knights parading through an illustrious procession. Nixon's attention to detail brings life to both man and beast within this illustration; each stroke reveals intricate textures that highlight not only Lord Cassilis but also his majestic steed. This piece beautifully combines elements from wildlife artistry with sporting aesthetics to create an exquisite representation that transcends time. Displayed here courtesy of Bridgeman Images via Fine Art Finder, this photograph preserves an extraordinary moment frozen within Nixon's remarkable creation—an enduring testament to noble heritage intertwined with equestrian prowess.
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