GOING TO COVER
Date1787
Publisher
Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
After work by
James Seymour
(1702 - 1752)
Artist/Maker
Smith
Artist/Maker
C. Corbutt
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching with hand color
DimensionsOH: 10 1/4" X OW: 14 1/4"; Plate: 9 7/8" X 13 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1961-212,2
DescriptionUpper right corner: "1" Lower margin reads: "J. Seymour pinx.t/ Smith Sculp/ GOING TO COVER./ L'ENTREE DU BOIS./ London, Printed for Rob.t Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street.."
Label TextOriginally published in 1754 this is the fifth state after Robert Sayer changed the imprint. The traditional Seymour painting in print form of the fox going for cover and the hounds and hunters in fast pursuit.
1750-1780
1787
1750-1780
1745-1763
1755-1765
Ca. 1760
1755-1765
1795 (from earlier plate Ca. 1755)