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The Swan and the Cook

Print
1931 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Line engraving illustration depicting a man (cook) wresting with a swan in his arms.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Swan and the Cook (published title)
Materials and techniques
Line engraving illustration on paper
Brief description
'The Swan and the Cook', Book III, 12., line engraving illustration by Stephen Gooden, for 'The Fables of La Fontaine' translated by Edward Marsh, published by William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1931
Physical description
Line engraving illustration depicting a man (cook) wresting with a swan in his arms.
Dimensions
  • Height: 165.1mm (Note: Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1935)
  • Width: 88.9mm (Note: Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1935)
Marks and inscriptions
'The Swan and the Cook' (Printed below the image.)
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1935
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.282-1935

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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