A lion dressed as king is beating a fox. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

  • Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899.
Date:
1853
Reference:
39613i
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Description

The lion is sinking its claws into the fox after it dropped its dagger, which is lying on the ground. Both are standing on a dead boar and a fox and the lioness are standing in the background

Publication/Creation

London : William Pickering, 1853.

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving, with etching ; image 13.1 x 9.4 cm

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Lettering

Reynard the fox. But then your royal paws did you uprear. And smite him heavily behind the ear. p. 255. J. Wolf del. Augs. Fox del.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39613i

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