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.