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A View from St. Aldate's, Oxford

A View from St. Aldate's, Oxford, by Richard Dighton, 1845
A View from St. Aldate's, Oxford, by Richard Dighton, 1845

A View from St. Aldate's, Oxford is a print by Richard Dighton. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A View from St.

About this work

Overview

A View from St. Aldate's, Oxford is a print by Richard Dighton, dated to around 1845. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in antiquated attire walking a curly-haired sheepdog along a path or street. The title suggests a connection to a real location in Oxford, potentially presented in a humorous or exaggerated manner.

Technique & Style

The image features a man in a tall black hat, dark coat with a visible red pocket, and light pants tucked into boots. The dog trots ahead, contributing to a quirky, cartoonish atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Richard Dighton

Richard Dighton (1795–1880) was a British artist.

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