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The Bone of Contention

Print
01/04/1824 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'The Bone of Contention'. An engraving print, after the painting by Abraham Cooper, showing two dogs fighting over a bone. A pale-coloured dog has pinned a dog with dark patchy markings onto the ground.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Bone of Contention
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'The Bone of Contention'. An engraving print, after the painting by Abraham Cooper, showing two dogs fighting over a bone. Engraved by F. F. Walker. Published by T. Macdonald, London, 1824.
Physical description
'The Bone of Contention'. An engraving print, after the painting by Abraham Cooper, showing two dogs fighting over a bone. A pale-coloured dog has pinned a dog with dark patchy markings onto the ground.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet (average) height: 18.9cm
  • Of sheet (average) width: 27.7cm
  • Plate mark height: 15.3cm
  • Plate mark width: 20.2cm
NB: Sheet has slightly uneven edges. Measued by DH 16/07/2010.
Marks and inscriptions
  • THE BONE OF CONTENTION. (Title, centre, below image.)
  • A.Cooper, R.A. Pinxt. (Below left corner of image.)
  • F.F.Walker sculpt. (Below right corner of image.)
  • London, Published April 1 1824 by T.Macdonald, 139.Strand. (Centre below image, above title.)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:78

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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