The Valorous Hunter.

PrinterPrinted by Kellogg & Comstock American, 1850 - 1851

PublisherPublished by Kellogg & Comstock American, 1850 - 1851

PublisherPublished by Ensign, Thayer & Co. American, 1850 - 1852

Date1850

MediumLithography; printer'sink and watercolor on wove paper in acid-free mat

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/16 x 12 5/16in. (20.5 x 31.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 15/16 x 13 15/16in. (25.2 x 35.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA young man wearing a brimmed cap, a jacket, trousers, and boots and carrying a large game bag, is attempting to climb a tree. His gun lies on the ground nearby. A large wild boar is at the left, among leafless trees. Two other hunters are in the right background. It is winter, and snow is on the ground.

Object number1981.39.1

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE VALOROUS HUNTER. / Discretion is the better part of valor. / 308."

On verso, in pencil: lower left, "975019/01/A15 & 20"; lower center, "Dwr 41 [crossed out]" "Dwr 16"; lower right, accession number.

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