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European Bison

Print
01/01/1801 (published)
Artist/Maker
Heath (engraver)
Kearsley, G. (publisher)
Place of origin
London (published)

'European Bison' viewed in profile, facing to the left of the image, with his head lowered and turned towards the viewer.


Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleEuropean Bison
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Paper
Printing Ink
Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description
'European Bison' viewed in profile, with his head lowered and turned to the viewer. Engraving on paper. Engraved by Heath. Published by G. Kearsely, London, 1801.
Physical description
'European Bison' viewed in profile, facing to the left of the image, with his head lowered and turned towards the viewer.
Dimensions
  • Sheet (approx) height: 13.9cm
  • Sheet (approx) width: 21.6cm
Measured by DH 12/10/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 205 (Numbered, top-right corner of sheet)
  • EUROPEAN BISON. (Title, central below image.)
  • 1801.Jany.1 Published by GKearsley, Fleet Street London. (Centre, below title.)
  • Heath sculp. (Bottom-right corner of image.)
Subject depicted
Bison
Associated objects
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
29638:55

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O954671/european-bison-print-heath/
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