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The Waterloo Cup coursing meeting

Richard Ansdell, 1840

A native of Liverpool, Ansdell made a successful career recording local sporting and country life until he left for London in 1847. The Waterloo Cup shows the famous coursing event held on the Sefton Estate at Altcar near Liverpool. Among those represented are the Earl and Countess of Sefton and many local dignitaries and sporting characters.

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Title of artwork, date

The Waterloo Cup coursing meeting, 1840

Date supported

1975

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

142 x 239 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

90000

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