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Wallachian Sheep

Print
17th century - 18th century(?) (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two Wallachian Sheep (with long curling horns) standing side-by-side facing to the right of the image. The sheep standing to the back has its head turned almost enough to look to the left of the image.

Object details

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Object type
TitleWallachian Sheep
Materials and techniques
Intaglio print on paper
Brief description
'Wallachian Sheep'. Two sheep with long curling horns standing side-by-side, facing to the right of the image. Intaglio print on paper. Anonymous. 17th-18th century(?).
Physical description
Two Wallachian Sheep (with long curling horns) standing side-by-side facing to the right of the image. The sheep standing to the back has its head turned almost enough to look to the left of the image.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 27.2-27.4cm
  • Sheet width: 19cm
  • Plate impression (approx) height: 17.5cm
  • Plate impression (approx) width: 11.3cm
Measured by DH 12/10/2010
Marks and inscriptions
Wallachian Sheep. (Title, centre below image.)
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:162

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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