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The Beggar

Print
1824 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching on copper, printed on paper, depicting a begging dog. Proof before the number in the top right hand corner. Initialled and dated by the artist.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Beggar
  • Begging Dog
Materials and techniques
Etching on copper, printed on India paper
Brief description
Etching by Edwin Landseer entitled 'The Beggar' or 'Begging Dog'. Great Britain, 1824.
Physical description
Etching on copper, printed on paper, depicting a begging dog. Proof before the number in the top right hand corner. Initialled and dated by the artist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.5in
  • Width: 8.875in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
E. L. 1824 (Signed and dated)
Credit line
Given by John Sheepshanks
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
FA.393

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Record createdJanuary 11, 2013
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