A prize ram bred by Mr. William Sainsbury

James Loder of Bath (Bath 1784-1860) and William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849) A prize ram bred by Mr. William Sainsbury with inscription 'This Ram (29 M.ths Old) Bred by MR Willm Sainsbury, West Th[ough..?] Wilts gaind. the 1.t Prize (80 £) 2. Class At the Royal Agricultural Show of Cattle held at Derby 1843 Painted At Derby. by J.Loder, Animal Painter of - Bath -' and 'This Ram corrected & finished by M.r WH Davis 1848.' (lower centre) oil on canvas 23 x 30 in. (58.4 x 76.2 cm.)