THE DEATH OF THE FOX
Date1745-1763
Publisher
Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
Artist/Maker
Smith
Artist/Maker
C. Corbutt
Artist
James Seymour
(1702 - 1752)
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine and etching on laid paper with hand coloring
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/8 × 10 1/4in. (36.5 × 26cm)
Other (Plate): 9 1/2 × 13 7/8in. (24.1 × 35.2cm)
Framed: 12 1/2" x 16 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-362,6
DescriptionLower margin: “J. Seymour prinxt. / Smith Sculp. / THE DEATH OF THE FOX. / LA MORT DU RENARD. / London, Printed for Rob.t Sayer Map & Printseller; at the Golden Buck near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street.”Label TextThe hounds and hunters have gathered in an opening at the edge of the woods. A groom holds up the fox which is now dead; fourth in a series of hunting prints.
The rest of the set: 1958-362,1; 1958-362-2; 1958-362, 3; & 1958-362,4.
MarkingsLondon, Printed for Robt Sayer Map & Printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street.
1787
1787
1750-1780
1750-1780
1752-1764
