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The Giraffe
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Thomas Landseer and Moon, Boys & Graves

The Giraffe

1829

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The Giraffe

1829

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 199 × 160 mm. (7 13/16 × 6 5/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series From the series "Characteristic Sketches of Animals, principally in the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park"
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.10467
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: above image, upper right, in plate "Plate 1."; below image, lower center, in plate "THE BONASSUS. / JARDIN DU ROI. / London Published May 1, 1829 by Moon, Boys & Graves Printsellers to the King. 6, Pall Mall"

Markings: none

Artist

Thomas Landseer

English, 1795-1880

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Publisher

Moon, Boys & Graves

operated 1827 - 1836

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