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The Rivals

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

Print depicts two storks duelling with swords. Both storks have been given human characteristics the stork on the right side has a monocle and chain where as the other stork has a pair of glasses hanging off him. There is also a hare and a cockerel depicted. In the foreground is a pair of pistols and a top hat and cape. In the distant can be seen the outline of two more storks but with female human characteristics as both are holding fans and one has an parasol.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Rivals (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pen, ink and watercolour
Brief description
Print, 'The Rivals' a duel between two storks, by Ernest Griset, 19th century, London
Physical description
Print depicts two storks duelling with swords. Both storks have been given human characteristics the stork on the right side has a monocle and chain where as the other stork has a pair of glasses hanging off him. There is also a hare and a cockerel depicted. In the foreground is a pair of pistols and a top hat and cape. In the distant can be seen the outline of two more storks but with female human characteristics as both are holding fans and one has an parasol.
Marks and inscriptions
  • Ernest Griset (signed bottom left hand corner)
  • The Rivals (inscribed in pencil on the original mount)
Credit line
Bequeathed by H.H. Harrod
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.773-1948

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Record createdMay 21, 2009
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