No. 17. Sanguisuga.

PrinterPrinted by Elijah Chapman Kellogg American, 1811 - 1881

Date1851-1853

MediumLithography; black and tan printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 7in. (10.2 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 5 9/16 x 9 1/16in. (14.1 x 23cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionTwo large leeches, a variety of segmented worm, lie on the bank of a stream or pond. The leech on the left lies on its back, with its mouth at the right. The leech on the right appears to be crawling into the water. Grass is in the left foreground. Leafy plants and reeds are in the background.

Object number1948.4.17

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "No. 17. / SANGUISUGA. / Blood sucking Leeches."

On verso, upper left, in red ink, "56783". Lower right, in pencil, accession number and "Drw 48".

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