A shepherd watches the choking of a snared wolf that has killed a lamb; trappers hold back their hunting hounds while a shepherdess grieves for the lamb. Mezzotint by W.T. Annis, 1802, after J. Ward.

  • Ward, James, 1769-1859.
Date:
May 1st. 1802
Reference:
3106210i
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Description

The setting is a mountainous pass with jagged crags, a mountain stream and a spiky tree from which the wolf is hanging

Publication/Creation

London (No. 32 Clipstone Street, Fitzroy Square) : Publish'd ... by S. Morgan, May 1st. 1802.

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint ; platemark 46 x 55.8 cm

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The death of the wolf. Painted by J. Ward ; Engraved by W.m Annis.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3106210i

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