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Lions

Etcher Richard Gaywood British
After Francis Barlow British
Formerly attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
1658–63
Not on view
Four lions (three males, one lioness) near a cave, with some animal bones scattered on the ground.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Lions
  • Series/Portfolio: Possibly from Variae Quadrupedum species (see New Hollstein 1710-1717)
  • Etcher: Richard Gaywood (British, ca. 1630–1680 London (?))
  • Artist: After Francis Barlow (British, Lincolnshire ca. 1626–1704 London)
  • Artist: Formerly attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Date: 1658–63
  • Medium: Etching, only state
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 5 7/8 × 7 15/16 in. (14.9 × 20.2 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.81.3.328
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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