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Print

pre 1919 (printed)
Artist/Maker

An Ethiopian pig climbing out of some water through some reeds, its head turned to face the viewer. To the right of the picture, in the foreground, water lilies are growing on the water. The background is made up of trees and foliage, including ferns.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Aquatint print on paper
Brief description
An Ethiopian pig climbing out of some water, its head turned to face the viewer. Aquatint print on paper. Anonymous. Pre 1919.
Physical description
An Ethiopian pig climbing out of some water through some reeds, its head turned to face the viewer. To the right of the picture, in the foreground, water lilies are growing on the water. The background is made up of trees and foliage, including ferns.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 12.9 - 13cm
  • Of sheet width: 19.5 - 19.6cm
  • Of image height: 11.1cm
  • Of image width: 17.9 - 18cm
Measured by DH 03/08/2010 NB: Edges of sheet are slightly irregular.
Marks and inscriptions
Ethiopian Hog - (Handwritten in pencil, centre below image.)
Credit line
Presented by Major Stanley Flower
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illlustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921.
Collection
Accession number
E.5031-1919

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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