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Print

pre 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Four studies of the heads of 'big cats'; The head of a (?)leopard, viewed in profile and head-on, alongside the head of a lion depicted in the same manner. Presented in a vertical line, numbered from 1 to 4.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
intaglio print on paper
Brief description
The head of a (?)leopard, viewed in profile and head-on, alongside the head of a lion depicted in the same manner; Intaglio print on paper; Anonymous; Pre-20th century.
Physical description
Four studies of the heads of 'big cats'; The head of a (?)leopard, viewed in profile and head-on, alongside the head of a lion depicted in the same manner. Presented in a vertical line, numbered from 1 to 4.
Dimensions
  • Approx size of sheet height: 6.5cm
  • Approx size of sheet width: 17.1cm
Measured by DH 04/12/2009 Sheet is very slightly irregular shape.
Marks and inscriptions
(Each head has a number printed above it, from 1 to 4.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
25016:812

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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