English
Longhorn Cattle
A
limited Edition Print by Leslie
Stones.
The
Artwork and Limited Edition
Print
The painting, a 16 x 20 inch oil on canvas, shows the Longhorn Cattle of
Duggleby High Barn grazing along the south west slopes of Nine Springs
Dale. One of the largest and heaviest of native breeds, they can appear
intimidating with their large horns, but are actually quite calm by nature,
especially when used to people. One of the many lapwings that nest on the
farm grassland can be seen, perhaps leading the approaching bull away from
the Lapwings well hidden nest?
The
Longhorns shown, which can
be light roan to dark brindle
in colour are all pedigree,
apart from one at the top
of the slope, where a white
cross
rests, apparently undisturbed
by the jostling of its companions.
The painting is published
in a limited edition of just
250
prints worldwide.
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The
prints
are available in two sizes, 9.5 x 12 inches, plus the original
painting
size of
16 x 20 inches. Each is signed
and numbered by the artist, and
as the print is exclusive to
and only available through the
Rare Breeds
Survival
Trust, the RBST logo is printed to the lower left of each
print. 30% of the price paid
for each print goes directly towards helping
to fund the traditional livestock conservation
work of the RBST.
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The Farm
The original oil painting ‘English Longhorn Cattle’ was
painted after a visit to Duggleby High Barn, a mixed farm
close to Settrington, a small village at the foot of the
Yorkshire Wolds. Arable fields of wheat and barley are
to be found on the higher, flatter ground, with grassland
to the steep sided chalk valley. The farm, set in one of
the most scenic areas of North Yorkshire, includes an area
of outstanding beauty and scientific interest, Nine Springs
Dale, where almost 100 species of wild flowers can be found,
including the early purple orchid, bloody cranesbill and
rock rose.
The farm is well known for its success in wildlife conservation,
Red Kites and Short Eared Owls are occasionally seen hunting
along the wide field margins. Key bird species seen in
abundance at High Barn include Skylarks, Yellow Hammers
and Tree Sparrows. Lapwings nest regularly on the farm,
and the farm tenants, Mr John Harrison and his daughter
Ruth Russell have received national recognition by the
RSPB and Natural England for their wildlife conservation
work.
The farm is mainly arable, but about 80 pedigree Longhorn
Cattle graze the lower grassland. The farm is a great example
of how a concern for wildlife and countryside conservation
can work hand in hand with the needs of a modern commercial
farm. The Longhorn cattle are used for breeding, but many
provide high quality beef to local farm shops and butchers.
John and Ruth also provide for educational visits from
local schools, natural history and farming groups.
Rare
Breeds Survival Trust - is the leading conservation
charity working to restore Britain’s native livestock
breeds to their rightful place in our countryside. The
purpose is to secure the continued existence and viability
of the United Kingdom’s native farm animal genetic
resources. The work is funded entirely by membership
subscriptions, donations and legacies.
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust can be contacted by writing to:
RBST, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG. Telephone
- 024 7669 6551 - Website - www.rbst.org.uk -
Registered Charity no: 269442
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Copyright
Leslie Stones
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