The Rivals
Print
second half of 19th century (made)
second half of 19th century (made)
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Print depicts two storks duelling with swords. Both storks have been given human characteristics the stork on the right side has a monocle and chain where as the other stork has a pair of glasses hanging off him. There is also a hare and a cockerel depicted. In the foreground is a pair of pistols and a top hat and cape. In the distant can be seen the outline of two more storks but with female human characteristics as both are holding fans and one has an parasol.
Object details
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Title | The Rivals (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Pen, ink and watercolour |
Brief description | Print, 'The Rivals' a duel between two storks, by Ernest Griset, 19th century, London |
Physical description | Print depicts two storks duelling with swords. Both storks have been given human characteristics the stork on the right side has a monocle and chain where as the other stork has a pair of glasses hanging off him. There is also a hare and a cockerel depicted. In the foreground is a pair of pistols and a top hat and cape. In the distant can be seen the outline of two more storks but with female human characteristics as both are holding fans and one has an parasol. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by H.H. Harrod |
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Accession number | E.773-1948 |
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Record created | May 21, 2009 |
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