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The Fox The Heron And The Eel

Print
30/06/1813 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A fox attacking and biting the neck of a heron which has the tail of an eel sticking out of its open beak. To the left of the image, a hunter wearing a hat is taking aim at this scene with his rifle.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Fox The Heron And The Eel
Materials and techniques
Etching print on paper
Brief description
'The Fox The Heron And The Eel'. A fox attacking a heron which has the tail of an eel sticking out of its open beak. Etching print on paper. Etched by Samuel Howitt. Published by J. Wheble, London, 1813.
Physical description
A fox attacking and biting the neck of a heron which has the tail of an eel sticking out of its open beak. To the left of the image, a hunter wearing a hat is taking aim at this scene with his rifle.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 13.9cm
  • Sheet width: 22.6cm
  • Plate impression height: 12.6cm
  • Plate impression width: 19cm
Measured by DH 06/11/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'THE FOX THE HERON AND THE EEL.' (Title, central below image.)
  • 'Published June 30th . 1813, by J. Wheble, 18, Warwick Square, London.' (Central below title.)
  • 'Howitt' (Bottom-right corner of image.)
Subjects depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
29638:258

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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