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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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Credit: A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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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
Contributors
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
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores