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Previously attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Otter Hunting published 1671

16.7 x 22.5 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 804359

Previously attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Otter Hunting published 1671

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Dogs running in from l. followed by mounted huntsman & a beater, reach an otter on river bank. Beyond, men are spearing an otter. Not by Hollar. Plate to Barlow's Hunting, Hawking & Fishing.
People involved

Creator(s)

Previously attributed to
Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Francis Barlow (c. 1626-1704)
(artist)

Search the collection Overton, John: White Horse, Newgate.
(publisher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

16.7 x 22.5 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Carnivorous mammals
Otters
Birds
Waders
Herons
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein R171

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