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 1/2 x 14 9/16in. (26.7 x 37cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

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 number1972.82.4

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE LION. / 352." Inscribed in pencil, lower left, "D14#9a".

On verso, inscribed in pencil: upper left, "74040" "#771/7.50"; upper right, "Joseph..."; lower right, "consv CPC 1987 / Dwr 14"; lower left, accession number.

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