The skeleton of a horse is standing outside a thatched cottage. Etching by C. Parrocel.
- Parrocel, Charles, 1688-1752.
- Reference:
- 41402i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The cottage is populated by peasants and a dog is sniffing the carcass of another horse lying dead in front of its cart in the background
Publication/Creation
[Paris] : [publisher not identified]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 16 x 14.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Le squelette du cheval. Dessiné d'après celui de l'Academie des Sciences...C. Parrocel del. & sculp.
The lettering surrounding the image is an elaborate key with numbers from 1-49 to the subject
Reference
Wellcome Collection 41402i