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Death Of The Stag

Print
01/11/1826 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDeath Of The Stag
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'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.
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.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 14.2-14.3cm
  • Sheet width: 22.1cm
  • Image height: 10.5cm
  • Image width: 13.5cm
Measured by DH 25/11/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'DEATH OF THE STAG.' (Title, central below image.)
  • 'Published by J. Pittman, Warrick Square, London,Novr.1.1826.' (Central, below title.)
Production
The print is inscribed 'J R Scott Sct.', this is most probably John R. Scott, an engraver active in the early 19th century.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:166

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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