Charlie, the last British Railways shunting horse

Made:
circa 1965-1985 in Newmarket

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Painting, oils on board, Charlie, the last British Railways shunting horse, at work with his driver at Newmarket, by Ralph Tetley, about 1965 - 1985. Depicts a large bay and white Clydesdale-type horse with his handler holding the reins. The horse is walking alongside a railway track and hauling a horse box numbered E96312.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1986-9438
Materials:
oil paint
Measurements:
overall: 255 mm x 398 mm
type:
painting and oil painting
credit:
Ashley Smith, G.