The Fox The Heron And The Eel
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30/06/1813 (published)
30/06/1813 (published)
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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.
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Title | The 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. |
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Accession number | 29638:258 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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