Inside the fox's abode, the old fox is stuffing a hare's head into a bag while the female fox is entertaining the young. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

  • Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899.
Date:
1853
Reference:
39617i
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Description

The young fox is pointing towards a jumping ram in a field. The older foxes are dressed in suits and dresses with bonnets

Publication/Creation

London : William Pickering, 1853.

Physical description

1 print : steel engraving, with etching ; image 13.2 x 9.3 cm

Lettering

Reynard the fox. The silly ram believed all Reynard said, then back into his house the sly one sped, and in his wallet crammed the poor hare's head. p. 148. J. Wolf del. Augs. Fox sc.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39617i

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