The Pike is a voracious fish and bites readily in the Winter months–Old Gentleman is VERY fond of fishing

John Leech British

1830–64

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Title: The Pike is a voracious fish and bites readily in the Winter months–Old Gentleman is VERY fond of fishing
Artist: John Leech (British, London 1817–1864 London)
Date: 1830–64
Medium: Watercolor, pen and brown ink
Dimensions: Sheet: 10 1/8 × 12 3/4 in. (25.7 × 32.4 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel Scoville Jr., 1951
Object Number: 51.593.12
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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