'Cruel to be Kind', North West Frontier, 1878-1880 (c)
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'Cruel to be Kind', North West Frontier, 1878-1880 (c).
Oil on canvas by Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927), 1882.
In the harsh winter conditions on the North West Frontier of India, there was no means of treating a sick or wounded horse. To save it from a lingering and painful death, the officer has to resort to shooting his own mount.
Oil on canvas by Richard Caton Woodville (1856-1927), 1882.
In the harsh winter conditions on the North West Frontier of India, there was no means of treating a sick or wounded horse. To save it from a lingering and painful death, the officer has to resort to shooting his own mount.
Negative No.
19096
Accession No.
NAM. 1960-05-50-1
