The Earth Stopper
Print
18th century - 19th century (published)
18th century - 19th century (published)
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An autumnal woodland scene. To the left of the image, a man down on one knee, with his back to the viewer, is stopping up a fox's earth. To the right of the image, a dark-coloured pony wearing a saddle and bridle is patiently waiting nearby.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Earth Stopper |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper |
| Brief description | Autumnal woodland scene showing a man stopping up a fox's den, as his pony patiently waits nearby. Engraving print on paper. Anonymous. 18th-19th century. |
| Physical description | An autumnal woodland scene. To the left of the image, a man down on one knee, with his back to the viewer, is stopping up a fox's earth. To the right of the image, a dark-coloured pony wearing a saddle and bridle is patiently waiting nearby. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'THE EARTH STOPPER.' (Title, central below image.) |
| Historical context | Earth Stoppers blocked up animals burrows prior to a hunt taking place across an area of land. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 29638:23 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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