A fox is petitioning the lion dressed as king, while injured animals surround the throne. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

  • Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899.
Date:
1853
Reference:
39616i
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An enraged wolf, armed with shield and dagger is held back by a fox, while a ram in a priest's habit points to the pleading fox

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London : William Pickering, 1853.

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1 print : steel engraving, with etching ; image 13.1 x 9.3 cm

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Reynard the fox. Up spake the ram then "Friends, the time is come; urge now your plaints, or evermore be dumb!" p. 86. J. Wolf del. Augs. Fox sc.

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Wellcome Collection 39616i

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