mid 19th century (engraved)
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Two Capra Ibex (a species of goat with large, ridged horns) standing on a mountain ledge. The goat nearest to the viewer is viewed in profile, facing to the right of the image, standing on its hind legs to eat some grass. The goat behind it has turned its head away to look across the mountainous landscape. The image is framed by a single white line.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks |
| Brief description | Two Capra Ibex (a species of goat with large, ridged horns) standing on a mountain ledge. Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks. Designed by E. R., drawn by W.G. Possibly engraved by Edouard Kretzschmar. Mid 19th century. |
| Physical description | Two Capra Ibex (a species of goat with large, ridged horns) standing on a mountain ledge. The goat nearest to the viewer is viewed in profile, facing to the right of the image, standing on its hind legs to eat some grass. The goat behind it has turned its head away to look across the mountainous landscape. The image is framed by a single white line. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'E. R.invt. et W.G. del.' (Lettered in bottom-right corner of the image.) |
| Production | The print is inscribed 'E. R.invt. et W.G. del.'. Object 29638:234 is lettered as being engraved by Eduard Kretzschmar and appears to be a part of the same series as this print. |
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| Accession number | 29638:242 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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