Fan with Two Boys Hunting Deer.

PublisherPublished by Kellogg & Butler (American, 1881 - 1883)

Date1881-1882

MediumLithography; colored and gold printer's inks on card

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/16 x 4 5/8in. (7.8 x 11.7cm) Sheet (height x width): 3 5/16 x 4 7/8in. (8.4 x 12.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1996.177.91

DescriptionAn open fan, seen against a gold background, is decorated with a design of two boys in medieval costume, consisting of doublets, hose, and caps with plumes. The boy at the left is aiming a bow and arrow. The boy at the right holds a light spear in his right hand and holds a hunting horn to his mouth with his left hand. A running deer is in the right background.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesDate Note: William Kellogg and Albert L. Butler were in business as art dealers at 163 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, from 1881 to 1882. (Finlay 6/18/2004)

Status

Not on view