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Herne Bay Grand Steeplechase April 3rd 1834

Henry Alken, 1834

Henry Alken Jnr, Herne Bay Grand Steeplechase April 3rd 1834, 1834, The Seaside Museum, Herne Bay, Art Funded 2021
Courtesy The Seaside Museum

This set of four etchings shows the three-mile, 27-jump Grand Steeple Chase held outside the new seaside town of Herne Bay, Kent, in April 1834.

Each horse is named in the prints, with the winner being identified as Swerver, followed by Election in second place. The prints are in their original hand-carved frames (not shown).

Henry Alken Jnr was born in London, the son of celebrated sporting artist Henry Thomas Alken. He trained under his father and later became known for his characterful prints of hunting and racing subjects.

These etchings now join the collection at the Seaside Museum, where more than 3,300 objects relate to the history of Herne Bay and its surrounds.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Herne Bay Grand Steeplechase April 3rd 1834, 1834

Date supported

2021

Medium and material

Hand coloured etchings with aquatint

Dimensions

39 x 48 cm

Total cost

1400

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