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FOX

Print
01/05/1801 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'FOX'. A fox viewed in profile running across grassland.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleFOX
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'FOX'. A fox viewed in profile running across grassland. Engraving print on paper. After a painting by S. Gilpin. Engraved by J. Scott. Published by Bunney & Gold, London. 1801.
Physical description
'FOX'. A fox viewed in profile running across grassland.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 12.3cm
  • Of sheet width: 18.7cm
Measured by DH 30/07/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • FOX. (Title, centre below image.)
  • Published May 1,1801, By Bunney & Gold, 103 Shoe Lane, London. (Centre below title.)
  • S. Gilpin delt. (Below bottom-left corner of image.)
  • J. Scott. sculpt. (Below bottom-right corner of image.)
Production
The print is inscribed S. Gilpin delt. - this is very probably the celebrated animal painter Sawrey Gilpin.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.898-1896

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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