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A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

  • Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899
Date:
1853
Reference:
39615i
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Description

The fox is dressed in a monk's habit and the monkey wears a cloak. All three are carrying walking sticks. Above them, the way signs read"Rome" and "Malepatus". The monkey is pointing in the direction of Rome

Publication/Creation

London : William Pickering, 1853.

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving, with etching ; image 13.4 x 9.4 cm

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Lettering

Reynard the fox. I am just starting on a tour to Rome and may do much t'ameliorate your doom. p. 195. J. Wolf del. Augs. Fox sc.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39615i

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  • English
  • Latin

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