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Death Of The Stag
Rubens, Peter Paul, born 1577 - died 1640 - Enlarge image
Death Of The Stag
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
London (published)
- Date:
01/11/1826 (published)
- Artist/Maker:
Rubens, Peter Paul, born 1577 - died 1640 (artist)
Scott, John R. (engraver)
Pittman, J. (publisher) - Materials and Techniques:
Engraving print on paper
- Museum number:
29638:166
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case Z, shelf 2, box B
Physical description
A stag being pursued and attacked by a pack of six large dogs. The group are moving down an earth bank towards the right of the image, into a river. The stag is kicking one of the dogs with its hind leg, whilst another dog bites at its neck.
Place of Origin
London (published)
Date
01/11/1826 (published)
Artist/maker
Rubens, Peter Paul, born 1577 - died 1640 (artist)
Scott, John R. (engraver)
Pittman, J. (publisher)
Materials and Techniques
Engraving print on paper
Marks and inscriptions
'DEATH OF THE STAG.'
Title, central below image.
'Published by J. Pittman, Warrick Square, London,Novr.1.1826.'
Central, below title.
Dimensions
Height: 14.2-14.3 cm sheet, Width: 22.1 cm sheet, Height: 10.5 cm image, Width: 13.5 cm image
Descriptive line
'Death Of The Stag'. Stag being pursued and attacked by a pack of six large dogs. Engraving print on paper. Engraved by J. R. Scott, after a painting by Rubens. Published by J. Pittman, London, 1826.
Production Note
The print is inscribed 'J R Scott Sct.', this is most probably John R. Scott, an engraver active in the early 19th century.
Materials
Paper; Printing ink
Techniques
Engraving (printing process)
Subjects depicted
Stag; Hunting; Dogs; River; Hunting
Categories
Prints; Hunting
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
