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The Dream of the Fisherman

Print
second half of the 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print in pen,ink and watercolour depicting a pelican dressed in human clothes sitting in a punt with cormorants presenting fish to him


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Dream of the Fisherman (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pen, ink and water-colour
Brief description
Print, 'The Dream of the Fisherman' by Ernest Griset, 19th century, London
Physical description
Print in pen,ink and watercolour depicting a pelican dressed in human clothes sitting in a punt with cormorants presenting fish to him
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Ernest Griset' (signed bottom right hand corner)
  • 'The Dream of the Fisherman' (Inscribed in pencil on the original mount)
Credit line
Bequeathed by H.H. Harrod
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.774-1948

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Record createdMay 21, 2009
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