The horse was owned by George, 20th Lord Hastings, whose stable was at Melton Constable, their Norfolk estate.

Provenance: accepted in lieu of tax by H.M.Treasury and transferred to the National Trust in 2009

Marks & inscriptions: Mid-left: F.S. EVANS / 1885 On a plaque hung on the wall of the loose-box: MASTER KILDARE Back of canvas: Slade school fine art depot Top stretcher bar: Round label, handwritten W 46 Back of painting, top stretcher bar: Label printed: W Boswell & Son, old pictures lined, cleaned and restored, Norwich.

Text from National Trust website

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: F. S. Evans (fl.1885)
Date: 1885

Image Details
Date: 29 September 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/15s
ISO: 1000
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.