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Cervus

Print
04/10/1800 (published)
Artist/Maker
Pass, J. (engraver)
Wilkes, J. (publisher)
Place of origin
London (published)

Two stags standing alongside a fallen tree trunk, facing to the right of the image. Each has a number between its antlers ('1' and '2'), which below the image identifies them as a 'Common Stag' and a 'Maned or German Stag'.

Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleCervus
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Paper
Printing Ink
Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description
'Cervus'. The Common Stag and The maned or German Stag. Two stags standing alongside a fallen tree trunk. Engraving print on paper. Engraved by J. Pass. Published by J. Wilkes, London, 1800.
Physical description
Two stags standing alongside a fallen tree trunk, facing to the right of the image. Each has a number between its antlers ('1' and '2'), which below the image identifies them as a 'Common Stag' and a 'Maned or German Stag'.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 25.5cm
  • Sheet width: 20.6-20.9cm
  • Plate impression height: 24.3cm
  • Plate impression width: 19.5cm
Measured by DH 26/11/2010
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'CERVUS.'

    Note
    Central above image.

  • 'Plate II.'

    Note
    Top-right corner of plate impression.

  • '1. The Common Stag. _ 2. The maned or German Stag.'

    Note
    Central below image.

  • 'London. Published as the Act directs. Octr. 4.1800. by J.Wilkes.'

    Note
    Central below title.

  • Both stags are numbered (between their antlers), '1' and '2'.

  • 'J. Pass Sculpt.'

    Note
    Below bottom-right corner of image.

Subjects depicted
Stag
Deer
Tree
Associated object
25016:803
Other number
Plate II. - Plate number
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
25016:804

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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