A shepherd watches the choking of a snared wolf that has killed a lamb; trappers hold back their hunting hounds while a shepherdess grieves for the lamb. Mezzotint by W.T. Annis, 1802, after J. Ward.
- Ward, James, 1769-1859.
- Date:
- May 1st. 1802
- Reference:
- 3106210i
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About this work
Description
The setting is a mountainous pass with jagged crags, a mountain stream and a spiky tree from which the wolf is hanging
Publication/Creation
London (No. 32 Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square) : Publish'd ... by S. Morgan, May 1st. 1802.
Physical description
1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 46 x 55.8 cm
Lettering
The death of the wolf. Painted by J. Ward ; Engraved by W.m Annis.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3106210i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores