'"Facts and fancies, no. 4"'

Category

Library Item

Item no

34335

Title

'"Facts and Fancies," no. 4' from 'More "Graphic" Pictures' in 'Graphic Pictures' by Randolph Caldecott

Description

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.

Artist / maker

Caldecott, Randolph

Date

1891

Size

27.0 x 36.5 cm

Type

Chromolithograph

Location

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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Animals > Mammals > Horses

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Jacket

Clothing and dress > Garments > Skirts

Clothing and dress > Garments > Victorian

People > Adults > Women

Plants > Trees

Sport and leisure > Activities > Riding

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

Transport > Land > Horse and riders

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