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'"Facts and fancies, no. 4"'
Caldecott, Randolph, 1891, Chromolithograph
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'"Facts and fancies, no. 4"'
'"Facts and fancies, no. 4"'
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Title
'"Facts and Fancies," no. 4' from 'More "Graphic" Pictures' in 'Graphic Pictures' by Randolph Caldecott
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In the foreground of the picture, four women in dark riding dress ride side-saddle. Behind them, are further riders and small trees. There are people beside a bench in the background, and a horse and carriage.
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Caldecott, Randolph
Date
1891
Size
27.0 x 36.5 cm
Type
Chromolithograph
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Art and Design Library
While the women are portrayed in all black and relatively the same posture the horses vary in shade and galloping position. Women in the Victorian era rode side-saddle as it was seen to preserve the ladies' modesty. This practise was also partly due to their long, heavy skirts; it was impractical for women to ride astride.
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