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Fox's Head

Print
30/04/1817 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Head of a fox viewed face-on, against a ground of hatched shading. The title and the names of the artist, publisher and engraver are given below.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleFox's Head
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
Head of a fox viewed face-on, against a ground of hatched shading. Engraving print on paper. After Abraham Cooper R.A.. Engraved by Scott. Published by J. Wheble, London, 1817.
Physical description
Head of a fox viewed face-on, against a ground of hatched shading. The title and the names of the artist, publisher and engraver are given below.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 20.4cm
  • Sheet width: 13.6cm
Measured by DH 06/11/2010 NB: Sheet has been trimmed very close to the plate impression, cutting of the left edge of the impression.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'FOX'S HEAD.' (Central below image.)
  • 'Cooper pinxt.' (Below bottom-left corner of image.)
  • 'Scott Sct.' (Below bottom-right corner of image.)
  • '6' (Written in pencil, bottom-right corner of sheet.)
Subject depicted
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
29638:18

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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