The Lion.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 3/8in. (20.5 x 31.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/16 x 14 1/16in. (25.6 x 35.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionAn adult male lion stands in a hilly tropical landscape. He is shown in profile, facing right. Rocks and palm trees are in the background. Tufts of grass and other plants are in the foreground.

Object number1950.146.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE LION."

On verso, inscribed in purple ink, upper left, "831". Inscribed in pencil, lower right, "Dwr 12" "Print / Box 7 / #34" and accession number.

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