A putto playing a harp as he rides on the back of a lion, from A Collection of Engravings
A putto playing a harp as he rides on the back of a lion, from A Collection of Engravings

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A putto playing a harp as he rides on the back of a lion, from A Collection of Engravings,

1865-70, printed 1873

Alexander Anderson M.D., American, 1775–1870
x1938-14 w

Information

Title
A putto playing a harp as he rides on the back of a lion, from A Collection of Engravings
Dates

1865-70, printed 1873

Maker
Alexander Anderson M.D.
Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

28 x 21 cm. (11 x 8 1/4 in.)
mount: 36.5 x 24.5 cm. (14 3/8 x 9 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Museum purchase

Object Number
x1938-14 w
Culture
American
Type
prints, wood engravings
Subject
putti, figures (representations), harps (chordophones), lions

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