White Dorking (1867)
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"White Dorking" is a captivating painting by Harrison Weir, created in 1867. This artwork beautifully showcases a full-bodied, white Dorking rooster, a breed known for its distinctive fifth toe and striking plumage. The rooster stands proudly in a pastoral setting, its vibrant red comb and wattle contrasting sharply with its pristine white feathers, which cascade elegantly around its body. In the background, a subtle depiction of two more Dorking chickens adds depth and context to the scene, emphasizing the breed's elegance and the rural tranquility they inhabit.
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Harrison William Weir (5 May 1824 – 3 January 1906), known as "The Father of the Cat Fancy", was a British artist.
He organised the first cat show in England, at the Crystal Palace, London, in July 1871. He and his brother, John Jenner Weir, both served as judges in the show. In 1887 Harrison Weir founded the National Cat Club and was its first President and Show Manager until his resignation in 1890.