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WAREFUL, A Southern Hound.

Print
01/05/1831 (published)
Artist/Maker
M. A. Pittman (publisher)
Willis (artist)
Cook, Henry R. (engraver)
Place of origin
London (printed and published)

'WAREFUL, A Southern Hound'. A predominantly dark-coloured hound, with white markings on its legs, front and belly and an 'S' marked on its side. Viewed in profile against a countryside landscape.

Object details

Category
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleWAREFUL, A Southern Hound.
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Paper
Printing Ink
Engraving (Printing Process)
Brief description
'WAREFUL, A Southern Hound'. A hound with an 'S' marked on its side, viewed in profile against a countryside landscape. Engraving print on paper. After a painting by Willis. Engraved by Henry R. Cook. Published by M. A. Pittman, London. 1831.
Physical description
'WAREFUL, A Southern Hound'. A predominantly dark-coloured hound, with white markings on its legs, front and belly and an 'S' marked on its side. Viewed in profile against a countryside landscape.
Dimensions
  • Of sheet height: 12.9cm
  • Of sheet width: 16.3cm
  • Of image height: 10cm
  • Of image width: 13.6cm
Measured by DH 30/07/200
Marks and inscriptions
  • WAREFUL, A Southern Hound.

    Note
    Title, centre below image.

  • Published by M. A. Pittman, Warwick Square, London, May 1.1831.

    Note
    Centre, below title.

  • Willis pinx.

    Note
    Below bottom-left corner of image.

  • H. R. Cook. sculp.

    Note
    Below bottom-right corner of image.

  • S

    Note
    Marked on the side of the dog as part of the design.

Subjects depicted
Hound
Trees
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.881-1896

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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