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Flea-ology
Flea-ology

Flea-ology

Printer (American, 1830 - 1840)
Publisher (American, 1830 - 1840)
After a work by (British)
Date1830-1840
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/16 x 8 3/4in. (28.4 x 22.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 15 15/16 x 11 5/8in. (40.5 x 29.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1995.182.146
DescriptionA monkey sits on a large basket picking fleas off the stomach of a tabby cat, which lies on its back with its paws in the air. A hat or bag with a tassel protrudes from a barrel in the right background. A jar and a knife lie on a wooden stool in the left background. Steam or smoke appears to issue from a doorway. The floor is paved with large square blocks of stone.
NotesSource Note: The composition is directly based on a British lithograph with the same title, drawn by J.M. Burbank, printed by L.M. Leferre, and published by L. Burbank, 18 York Terrace, Camberwell New Road.
Status
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