Lions Attacking Two Men and a Horse

Attributed to James Ward British

1801–59

Not on view

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Title: Lions Attacking Two Men and a Horse
Artist: Attributed to James Ward (British, London 1769–1859 Chestnut, Hertfordshire)
Date: 1801–59
Medium: Brush and black and gray wash, over black chalk
Dimensions: plate: 10 3/16 x 16 1/8 in. (25.9 x 41 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Object Number: 1975.131.201
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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