The Bear and Two Friends.
Date1830-1840
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 5/16 x 10 7/16in. (21.1 x 26.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 7/16 x 13 5/16in. (29.1 x 33.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 7/16 x 13 5/16in. (29.1 x 33.8cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan
DescriptionA bear rests his left front paw on the shoulder of a man who lies face down on the ground. His rifle lies beside him. A second man is part way up a large tree. Both men wear shirts and pants. The man in the tree wears a hat and carries a large game bag. Additional trees are in the background.
Object number1957.65.38
InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE BEAR AND TWO FRIENDS. / Lith. of D.W. Kellogg. & Co. Hartford, Conn." Lower right, in pencil, "12X16-".On verso, upper left, in blue ink, "63238" and accession number. In pencil: lower left, "cd 1921 / g.s."; lower right, "15121 / EW" "consv CPC 1987" "Dwr 39".
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- Kellogg Brothers Lithographs
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